University of Oregon: laptop requirements

Yes — a conforming laptop is required. University of Oregon (School of Architecture & Environment) publishes a minimum specification students are required to meet.

📌 This is a requirement, and it is college-specific. It binds the School of Architecture & Environment, not necessarily every University of Oregon student — check your own program before buying.

The published specification

Operating system: A PC running Windows without virtualization

Processor: Intel or AMD Ryzen — "Any CPU required to run with the above specs will be OK"

Memory (RAM): Minimum 16 gigabytes of RAM (Recommended 32GB)

Storage: Minimum 500 gigabyte Solid State Drive (SSD) (Recommended 1TB-2TB)

Graphics: Required discreet GPU (NVIDIA or AMD). NVIDIA 'GeForce' series – Min. NVIDIA RTX 3050-3060, recommended 3070 or above; NVIDIA 'A' series – Min. NVIDIA RTX A2000, recommended A3000 or above; AMD RADEON 'RX' series – Min. Radeon RX 5600M, recommended RX 5700M or above

Also listed on the same page

Mouse: Required. WIFI: Required. Screen resolution: Minimum FHD (2K), recommended QHD (2.5K) or above. Recommended screen size: 15 inches; an additional external display is recommended. Webcam and Microphone: "Recommended, but not required"

Source

Taken from University of Oregon's own published page: https://archenvironment.uoregon.edu/architecture/workspaces/technology. 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 Oregon

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

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