All new or incoming VCOM students are required to have a Windows®-based laptop that is not greater than 3 years old. In addition, any new laptops purchased by current students must meet or exceed the VCOM computer requirements listed below.
Macintosh computers/laptops are not appropriate because many of our educational software programs do not operate dependably on the Mac platform. We therefore cannot support a Mac and you will experience great difficulty in certain arenas (including testing) if you do not have a Windows®-based laptop. This has the potential to adversely affect your grades and accommodations are not made for Macs or older computers–so you must have a Windows-based laptop to be successful.
Due to the VCOM curriculum and testing software we require, these minimum hardware requirements should be met to be successful.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
| Operating System | Windows® 7, 8.1, 10 (x64) |
| RAM | 8 GB or Higher |
| Hard Disk | 128 GB or Higher SSD or Hybrid |
| Processor | Intel i5 or Higher |
| Network | Wireless 802.11a/g/n dual band (802.11 AC recommended) |
Additional Highly Recommended Accessories:
- 128 GB+ External Hard Drive for file back up
- Personal Printer
- 4 GB+ USB Memory stick