Student Computers
CCEC maintains computer laboratories to give students access to certain, discipline-specific software applications on Windows computers, which may not be accessible anywhere else on campus. CCEC's computer laboratories are *3124 and 3126 in building 15 (John E. Matthews Jr. Computer Science Building) and **computer lab 2307 in Building 04 (Skinner - Jones Hall).
Most of our students opt to purchase their own computers and obtain their own software. The goal of this page is to provide a little guidance to our students who wish to purchase their own computing hardware.
Science and engineering professionals often require more powerful computer systems than might be used for everyday functions. Portability is a key feature for our students, so we concentrate here on notebook/laptop configurations. What we present below are some relatively current, minimum specifications students should use to guide purchasing decisions. Following these guidelines will ensure the discipline-specific software will run on your computer. Please note, MAC's or other Apple computers are not recommended for Engineering or Construction Management.
*During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the labs in Bldg. 15 are open during the week and the hours are not extended.
**During the COVID-19 Pandemic, labs in Bldg. 04 are only open and used during class periods.
Computer Minimum Recommended Requirements
| Features |
School of Computing |
School of Engineering or Construction Management |
| Operating System |
MS Windows 10, OSX 10.13 or newer |
MS Windows 10 or any 64-bit Linux with virtual Windows |
| Processor (CPU) |
64-bit Dual Core Processor with Hardware Virtualization Support |
64-bit Quad Core Processor, Intel i5, or AMD equivalent (i7 preferred) |
| RAM |
6 GB or greater |
16GB or greater |
| Hard Disk Drive/SSD |
250 GB or Larger Standard Drive |
500 GB or larger HDD 7200 RPM or SSD |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) |
Integrated or Dedicated |
Integrated or Dedicated 512 MB |
| WiFi |
802.11 b/g/n/ac (WPA/WPA2) |
802.11 b/g/n/ac (WPA/WPA2) |
| Webcam / Mic |
Built-in 720p or greater, with webcam & mic |
Built-in 720p or greater, with webcam & mic |
| Ports |
USB 3.0/2.0 |
USB 3.0/2.0 |
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Students without access to a laptop should consult the School of Engineering or CCEC Dean's office for options |
UNF has negotiated discounts for our students from a number of vendors, including:
The Thomas G. Carpenter Library has a limited supply of laptops available for short-term checkout. Please visit the Library, laptop computer checkout policy for more information.
