Technology Information Portal
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Desktop/Laptop
Processor:
Intel i-Series (i3, i5, i7 12th generation or newer) or equivalent
AMD Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 9 processor 3000 series or newer
Apple system that can run minimum recommend Mac OS
Memory: 8 GB
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 10/11
Mac OS 11 (Big Sur) or higher
Hard Disk Drive: 256 GB SSD or larger
Display: 12 inches or larger
1080p resolution or better
Integrated or Dedicated graphics card
Audio:
Speaker
Microphone
Webcam
Wireless Card
802.11 ac Dual-band Wireless-AC or better
Processor:
Intel i-Series (i5, i7 13th generation or newer) or equivalent
AMD Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 processor 5000 series or newer
Apple system that can run minimum recommend Mac OS
Memory: 16 GB
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 11
Mac OS 14 (Sonoma) or higher
Hard Disk Drive: 500 GB SSD or larger
Display: 14 inches or larger
2k resolution or better
Integrated or Dedicated graphics card
Audio:
Speaker
Microphone
Webcam
Wireless Card
802.11 ac Dual-band Wireless-AC or better
For Engineering Students:
Processor:
Intel i-Series (i5, i7 13th generation or newer) or equivalent
AMD Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 processor 5000 series or newer
Apple Mac Studio
Memory: 32 GB or more
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 11
Mac OS 15 (Sequoia) or higher
Hard Disk Drive: 500 GB SSD or larger
Display: 14 inches or larger
2k resolution or better
Dedicated Graphics Card (8gb RAM or more)
Audio:
Speaker
Microphone
Webcam
Wireless Card
802.11 ac Dual-band Wireless-AC or better
Internet: Randolph College is 100% wireless! However, most dorm rooms have one or two network ports available for student use and may be activated upon request.
Gaming Consoles & Smart Devices: Our network is set up to support your smart devices and gaming consoles. We have a special network set up just for them.
Personal Router or Switch: Routers are not allowed on our network. Small switches are allowed, but must be approved by IT before use.
Do I need to bring a printer to campus?
A personal printer is optional and unnecessary for most students. Randolph has printers and print release stations in almost every dorm, lab, and academic building on campus.
Do I need to pay to print?
Each student is allotted pages as a part of their technology fee. The number of pages allocated each semester is based on student status. In the unlikely event that additional pages are needed, these may be purchased through the business office at a nominal cost.
If you are in need of a phone/landline in your dorm, you can lease one through the College. The IT Help Desk will be happy to set it up for you and assist with installation upon request. Please contact us for further information.
Aside from a Randolph College account, students also receive:
A Google Account:
Your Google account includes Gmail and all Google educational apps.
Graduates of Randolph College may continue to use their Randolph College Google email for as long as desired.
Your Randolph College Google account information will be sent to you via postal mail once you have deposited.
Microsoft 365 Account:
Randolph College is pleased to announce that as a benefit to your enrollment at Randolph, you are provided with Microsoft Office 365 for your use as long as you are a student here. This provides the entire Office suite for use on up to 5 personal devices (PC, Mac, iOS, or Android).