University of Arkansas: laptop requirements

Yes — a conforming laptop is required. University of Arkansas (Sam Walton College of Business) publishes a minimum specification students are required to meet: 16GB RAM, 256GB storage.

📌 This is a requirement, and it is college-specific. It binds the Sam Walton College of Business, not necessarily every University of Arkansas student — check your own program before buying.

The published specification

Processor: U5 or M3 processor +

Memory (RAM): 16GB

Storage: 256GB

Warranty: 3-year accidental damage protection warranty

What this specification rules out

Chromebooks, iPads ("Chromebooks and iPads do not meet the minimum system requirements")

Also listed on the same page

Webcam; Microsoft Office

Source

Taken from University of Arkansas's own published page: https://uark.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/33/Portal/KB/Article/1976/Computer-requirements-and-recommendations-for-students. 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 University of Arkansas

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

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