University of South Carolina: laptop requirements

Yes — a conforming laptop is required. University of South Carolina (College of Nursing) publishes a minimum specification students are required to meet: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage.

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

The published specification

Operating system: Windows 11

Processor: Intel Core i5 Processor

Memory (RAM): 8 GB Ram

Storage: 256 GB Hard Drive

Graphics: Integrated Graphics Card

Warranty: Extended Warranty (published as a line item under "Minimum Requirements", labelled "Protection")

What this specification rules out

"Use of Macintosh or Chromebook computers are not recommended and may result in potential issues in using certain systems, like blackboard and Examsoft." (Discouraged, not formally barred.)

Also listed on the same page

Networking Hardware: "802.11g Wireless Network Card"

Source

Taken from University of South Carolina's own published page: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/nursing/internal/current_students/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 South Carolina

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

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