Texas A&M University: laptop requirements

Yes — a conforming laptop is required. Texas A&M University (Undergraduate students in the Texas A&M University College of Engineering) publishes a minimum specification students are required to meet: 16GB RAM, 512GB storage.

📌 This is a requirement, and it is college-specific. It binds the Undergraduate students in the Texas A&M University College of Engineering, not necessarily every Texas A&M University student — check your own program before buying.

The published specification

Processor: Intel: i7 or i9 / Intel Ultra 7 or 9 / AMD: Ryzen 7, 9, or Threadripper

Memory (RAM): 16 GB or more

Storage: 512 GB or more

Graphics: A discrete (dedicated) graphics card

What this specification rules out

"Apple products, Chromebooks, ARM CPU laptops (Snapdragon), and similar devices do not meet the hardware or software requirements for engineering programs."

Also listed on the same page

Page states "you'll need a personal laptop and a smartphone (or an alternative camera setup) that meet specific requirements set by the college". Smartphone (for Online Testing) must have a working camera and a data plan that supports video streaming. Alternative Option: "You can use a USB webcam with a tripod or stand instead of a smartphone for proctored online exams."

Source

Taken from Texas A&M University's own published page: https://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/byod/approved-devices.html — stated for Students Entering Fall 2026. 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 Texas A&M University

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

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