SCC commonly utilizes Microsoft 365 services. Chromebooks are highly discouraged from being used as primary devices for college work.
IT Services has curated this list of requirements based on the systems and software used at the college.
Some programs have specific technology requirements. We strongly recommend you contact your program instructor to ask if your technology needs differ.
Windows Systems
- Minimum:
- Storage: 128GB SSD
- Memory (RAM): 4 GB
- Processor: Intel with or . AMD with or
- Built-in camera, speakers, and microphone (or externally connected devices)
- Recommended:
- Storage: 128 GB SSD
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB DDR4
- Processor: Intel i5 (8th Gen or newer), or AMD with or
- Built-in camera, speakers, microphone
- WiFi: 5 or 6, 5Ghz capable
MacOS Systems
Only select models of Mac computers will run the requirements listed below.
- Required Operating System: (minimum) or
- Built-in camera, speakers, microphone
- Memory (RAM): 4 GB
- 128 GB Flash / SSD storage
- Intel Core i5, Apple M1, Apple M2
Common Application System Requirements:
- (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) – Scroll down to see ‘Microsoft 365 plans for business, education, and government.’
- – Download the attachment, and scroll to pages 13-15.
- – Browsers (Updated within the newest two releases): Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Internet Explorer is NOT supported.
- (Outlook, Word, etc.) – Scroll down to Mobile apps