Your choice of major best determines the type of computer you bring to school. Each department will have certain software and computer access that you will need to use. It would be best to mirror their computer and software standards.

ACU maintains a combination of Macintosh and Windows machines for students to use.  Please feel free to contact Team55 at (325) 674-5555 or team55@acu.edu if you have questions about what to buy.  We will try to assist you with finding the best machine to fit your needs. 

Special ACU Dell Pricing

Congratulations!!!  ACU students can receive up to 12% off of Dell Home Sales regular prices year-round through the Dell Employee Purchase Program. In addition, you’ll receive discounted 3-5 day shipping, all generally advertised promotions, and 24X7 telephone technical support.  Click on the link below to be directed to our partner site with Dell.

• Dell Store

Special ACU Apple Pricing

Apple provides discounts to higher education students for a variety of products.  Since you are a university student attending ACU you can take advantage of these special prices.  Simply click on the link below to be redirected to our partner site with Apple.

• Apple Store

Should I get a desktop or laptop?

If you want to work on your computer outside of your room, then a laptop is the best option. However, desktop computers are usually less expensive and are less likely to walk out of a room if they are left alone.

Minimum PC System Requirements

• 1 Ghz processor or faster
  
• 256 MB of Ram or greater
  
• 20 Gig HD or larger
• Ethernet or Wireless Card
  

Minimum Macintosh System Requirements

• 1 Ghz processor or faster
  
• 256 MB RAM or greater
  
• 20 Gig HD or larger
• Ethernet or Wireless Card