All new or incoming VCOM students are required to have a 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.
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® 11 (64bit) | macOS 13 Ventura (or higher) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB or higher | 16GB or higher |
| Hard Disk | 256 GB (Solid State, SSD) or higher | 256 GB (Solid State, SSD) or higher |
| Processor | Intel i-series (11th Gen) | Apple M1 chip or higher |
| Network | 802.11 AC or 802.11 N | 802.11 AC or 802.11 N |
| Webcam | Built-in or external with built-in microphone (headset/earbuds recommended) | Built-in or external with built-in microphone (headset/earbuds recommended) |
Additional Highly Recommended Accessories:
- 128 GB+ External Hard Drive for file back up
- Personal Printer
- 4 GB+ USB Memory stick