Portland State University: laptop requirements

Yes — a conforming laptop is required. Portland State University (PSU School of Film) publishes a minimum specification students are required to meet.

📌 This is a requirement, and it is college-specific. It binds the PSU School of Film, not necessarily every Portland State University student — check your own program before buying.

The published specification

Operating system: Windows minimum: Windows 10 (64-bit) V22H2. macOS minimum: macOS 26 Tahoe (2025)

Processor: Windows minimum: Intel Core i9-12900K Processor or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Processor. macOS minimum: Apple M4 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU

Memory (RAM): Windows minimum: 32GB. macOS minimum: 48GB Unified Memory

Storage: 500GB drive with at least 15gb of free disk space

Graphics: Windows minimum: 2GB GPU memory. Ideally a port with 4k Signal and a 60 HZ refresh rate. Suitable graphics cards would be the NVIDIA RTX 3050 or the RTX 3060. macOS minimum: 16-Core GPU, 16-core Neutral Engine

Also listed on the same page

Monitor resolution — Windows minimum: 1920x1080 pixels; macOS minimum: Standard Liquid Retina XDR display (3024 x 1964 native resolution at 254 PPI). "Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services." Software: Adobe Creative Cloud — Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro; Sound Design: Adobe Audition.

Source

Taken from Portland State University's own published page: https://www.pdx.edu/film/laptop-policy. 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 Portland State University

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

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