Old Dominion University: recommended laptop specification

No — this is a recommendation, not a requirement. Old Dominion University publishes a suggested configuration. You are not obliged to buy a machine that matches it.

💡 Recommended only. Old Dominion University publishes this as guidance. An existing laptop that does the job is usually fine — do not buy a new machine on the strength of this page alone.

The published specification

Operating system: Latest version of Windows or macOS

Processor: Windows: Latest generation Intel Core Processors (i5 or higher); Mac: M1 or higher (Typical User). Power User: Windows: Latest generation Intel Core Processors (i7 or higher); Mac: M1 or higher

Memory (RAM): 16GB DDR4 (Typical User); 16GB to 32GB DDR4 (Power User)

Storage: 500 GB SSD or higher

Graphics: Onboard graphics (Typical User); Discrete/dedicated graphics card with 4 GB video RAM or higher (Power User)

Also listed on the same page

Wi-Fi capable; a wired internet adapter may be needed

Source

Taken from Old Dominion University's own published page: https://www.odu.edu/academics/student-computing/guidelines. Verified 2026-08-25. Specifications change every intake, so confirm against that page before you buy.

Laptops that meet this specification

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Packing for Old Dominion University

A laptop is one line on a longer list. See the full Old Dominion University dorm packing list for bedding, storage and the rest of move-in.

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