Arizona School of Health Sciences – Residential

Minimum Technology Specifications for 2023 – 2024

You are required to own a laptop computer for your coursework by the first day of orientation. Although ATSU doesn’t require any specific model or brand of computer, some programs do have restrictions on Windows versus Mac operating systems.

For students using financial assistance, the financial aid budget provides $1,500 toward the purchase of a laptop. You will not receive these funds until matriculation.

Windows computer specifications

• Operating system: 64-bit version of Windows 10 or newer
• i5 Processor or better
• 8GB RAM
• Wi-Fi capability

Mac computer specifications

Macs not used by Doctor of Audiology – Residential Students

• Operating system: Big Sur 11 or newer
• i5 Processor or better (Intel-based Processor) The M1 chip is acceptable
• 8GB of RAM
• Wi-Fi capability

Computer software

• Anti-virus software such as Avira
• Microsoft Office 2019
  • When you receive your ATSU account information (This includes access to the my.atsu.edu portal and ATSU email.), you acquire access to Office 365. Please follow these instructions, if you choose to use your Office 365 account. Following graduation, your Office 365 account will be terminated. At that time you should either purchase a personal Office 365 account or move any files you need to save.
  • The suite of applications you receive with your GSuite for Education account contains Google Docs, Google sheets, and similar applications which can be used as a replacement for Microsoft Office.

Computer peripherals

• A broadband internet connection (DSL, cable or other high-speed internet)
• Webcam
• Headset

Multi-factor authentication

All students are required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA).  You will be provided with information about configuring this along with your account information.