Student Personal Computers
CCEC maintains computer laboratories to give students access to certain, discipline-specific software applications on Windows computers. While we attempt to have these labs open, security and lab control impose limits to the lab hours. Most students use personal computers to supplement their use of lab computers.
Here we offer technical recommendations based on our experience that you may find useful.
| Features | Computing Major: | Engineering or Construction Management Major: |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | MS Windows 10 or 11 Professional. Apple computers are not recommended |
MS Windows 10 or 11 Professional or any 64-bit Linux with Virtual Windows Apple computers are not recommended |
| Processor (CPU) | 64-bit 9th gen or later Intel i5 or AMD equivalent. | 64-bit 9th gen or later Intel i5 or i7, or AMD equivalent |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB+ or greater |
| Hard Disk Drive/SSD | 500GB+ SSD | 500+ GB SSD |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | Integrated or Dedicated with 4GB or greater VRAM | Integrated or Dedicated with 8GB or greater VRAM |
| WiFi | 802.11 g/n/ac/6/6e (WPA2/WPA3) | 802.11 g/n/ac/6/6e (WPA2/WPA3) |
| Webcam / Mic | Built-in 720p or greater, with webcam & mic | Built-in 720p or greater, with webcam & mic |
| Ports | USB (or dongle equivalent) 3.0/2.0 | USB (or dongle equivalent) 3.0/2.0 |
| Backup Hardware | UNF students are provided with Microsoft OneDrive cloud backup | UNF students are provided with Microsoft OneDrive cloud backup |
Computer Issues
For those having issues with your personal computer, Including connecting to the UNF Wi-Fi or the UNF VPN using Forticlent, the ITS Help Desk may be able to help. ITS Help Desk
If you are unable to install the Engineering or Construction Management specific software assigned by your professor, Please send an email to Bob Roggio @ cec-help@unf.edu with your details.
Computers Available for UNF Students
UNF has negotiated discounts for our students from a number of vendors, including:
Loaners
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.