University of Houston: laptop requirements

Yes — a conforming laptop is required. University of Houston (B.S) publishes a minimum specification students are required to meet: 32GB RAM, 500GB storage.

📌 This is a requirement, and it is college-specific. It binds the B.S, not necessarily every University of Houston student — check your own program before buying.

The published specification

Operating system: Windows 11 or higher. We recommend Windows 11 Pro.

Processor: Intel Core i7 Quad-core processor (Intel 13th Generation Core i7 or newer, minimum 2.3 gigahertz) or AMD Ryzen 7 Quad-core (AMD 5000 or 6000 series Ryzen or newer, minimum 2.3 gigahertz)

Memory (RAM): 32 GB RAM (DDR4 SDRAM or newer)

Storage: 500 GB SSD

Graphics: Dedicated Graphics card (minimum 2GB GDDR5 or GDDR6)

Warranty: Four-year warranty with support (a warranty that provides on-site services provides better continuity of use than a warranty that requires the device to be shipped for service)

Also listed on the same page

It must be a laptop computer. 14"–15" screen (minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080). IEEE 802.11 wireless capability. HDMI output (integrated or through an adapter). An integrated webcam. A headset microphone. 1 GB minimum USB Flash Drive. Minimum 4 hours battery life. Anti-virus software required (Windows Defender suffices). Mac alternative, under heading "Apple Mac Minimum Hardware Requirements" — "If you choose to use a Mac, it must meet the minimum specifications below": MacBook Pro or MacBook Air; M4 or M3Pro processor (or better); 24 GB RAM (32 GB is encouraged, as budget permits); 500 GB SSD; minimum screen size of 13.3 in.

Source

Taken from University of Houston's own published page: https://www.ist.uh.edu/programs/undergraduate/computer-information-systems/laptop-policy — stated for 2024–2025. 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 Houston

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

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