NJIT Computer Requirement & Specifications | Information Services and Technology

NJIT Computer Requirement & Specifications | Information Services and Technology
NJIT Computer Requirement & Specifications
NJIT Computer Requirement & Specifications
NJIT Computer Requirement & Specifications
Information Services and Technology
Things to Know
Students can use
NJIT Vendor Partnerships
for suitable academic devices.
Review shipping dates or choose in-stock models for quicker delivery.
Students are responsible for bringing a computer that meets or surpasses the technical requirements for their particular program.
Should you not have your personal computer ready at the start of the semester, please know that NJIT offers on-campus computing resources to support your studies. You'll find workstations available in the Library and our computing labs, along with a convenient self-service laptop kiosk located in the Central Avenue building.
For those opting to purchase a computer
outside of NJIT Vendor Partnerships
, it is strongly recommended to invest in a four-year warranty that includes accidental damage protection. This can be arranged directly through the laptop manufacturer or vendor, providing added protection against unexpected issues and extending the lifespan of your device.
Please note some software will require the use of the NJIT computer labs to complete coursework or a student must utilize Windows Virtualization through a 3rd party provider at an additional cost.
NJIT has pre-installed software (Matlab, MS Project etc.) on our Virtual Windows environment that can be found in our
Canvas Software Downloads page
(login required).
Computer Specifications by Academic College
YWCC
MTSM
HCSLA
The Ying Wu College of Computing
, the
Martin Tuchman School of Management
, and the
Jordan Hu
College of Science and Liberal Arts
requires freshman and transfer students to have a personal laptop computer meeting or exceeding minimum specifications for use in and outside of the classroom.
Windows Laptop (Minimum)
Windows Laptop (Recommended)
Apple MacBook Air (Minimum)
Apple MacBook Pro (Recommended)
Processor
Current Gen Intel i5
Current Gen Intel i7
Current Gen Apple Silicon
Current Gen Apple Silicon Pro
Graphics
Nvidia Quadro T500 4GB
Nvidia Quadro T500 4GB
10-core GPU
12-core GPU
Memory
16GB RAM
32GB RAM
16GB unified memory
24GB RAM
Storage
1TB solid-state hard drive
1TB solid-state hard drive
1TB solid-state hard drive
1TB solid-state hard drive
Display
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080)
14.0" FHD (1920 x 1080)
13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone (2560 x 1664)
14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3024 x 1964)
Camera
1080p HD Camera
1080p HD Camera
1080p HD Camera
1080p HD Camera
Audio
2 Stereo speakers, Dolby Audio™ Premium
2 Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio® Pro 13.0
Four-speaker sound system
Wide stereo sound
Support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
Three-mic array with directional beam forming
Four-speaker sound system
Wide stereo sound
Support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
Three-mic array with directional beam forming
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
Intel Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
Intel Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3
Intel Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
(2) Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:
Charging
Display
Data transfer
(1)  HDMI 2.1
(1)  RJ45 Ethernet
(1)  Headphone / microphone combo (3.5mm)
(1)  USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare
(1)  USB 3.2 Gen 1
(2) Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:
Charging
Display
Data transfer
(1)  HDMI 2.1
(1)  RJ45 Ethernet
(1)  Headphone / microphone combo (3.5mm)
(1)  USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
(1)  USB 3.2 Gen 1
(2) Thunderbolt  / USB 4 ports with support for:
Charging
Display
Data Transfer
(1)  MagSafe 3 charging
(1)  3.5 mm headphone
(3) Thunderbolt  / USB 5 ports with support for:
Charging
Display
Data Transfer
(1)  HDMI 2.1
(1)  MagSafe 3 charging
(1)  3.5 mm headphone
(1) SDXC card slot
Battery Life
6-8 hours
3-6 hours
8+ hours
8+ hours
Weight
3.6 lbs
3.6 lbs
2.7 lbs
3.5 lbs
Operating System
Windows 11
Windows 11
macOS
macOS
Warranty
4-year + Accidental + Battery Coverage
4-year + Accidental + Battery Coverage
4-year AppleCare
4-year AppleCare
Sample Models
Dell Precision, Dell G16,
Lenovo Thinkpad P14, Lenovo Thinkpad P16
Dell Precision, Dell G16,
​Lenovo Thinkpad P14, Lenovo Thinkpad P16
Apple Macbook Air M4
Apple Macbook Pro M4 Pro
The Newark Collge of Engineering
NCE
CME
The Newark College of Engineering and The
Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
requires freshman and transfer students to have a personal laptop computer meeting or exceeding the required specifications for use in and outside of the classroom.
REQUIRED Windows Laptop
Processor
Current Gen Intel i7
Graphics
Nvidia Quadro T500 4GB
Memory
32GB RAM
Storage
1TB solid-state hard drive
Display
14.0" FHD (1920 x 1080)
Camera
1080p HD Camera
Audio
2 Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio® Pro 13.0
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
(2) Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:
Charging
Display
Data transfer
(1)  HDMI 2.1
(1)  RJ45 Ethernet
(1)  Headphone / microphone combo (3.5mm)
(1)  USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
(1)  USB 3.2 Gen 1
Battery Life
3-6 hours
Weight
3.6 lbs
Operating System
Windows 11
Warranty
4-year + Accidental + Battery Coverage
Sample Models
Dell Precision, Dell G16,
​Lenovo Thinkpad P14, Lenovo Thinkpad P16
Hillier College of Architecture and Design Computing Requirement
HCAD
All incoming students in the Hillier College of Architecture and Design are required to have a computer that meets specific performance standards essential for success in design studios and related coursework.
This requirement applies to the following student cohorts:
School of Architecture
: All first-year undergraduates and all undergraduate transfer students
School of Art + Design
: All second-year undergraduates, graduate students, and transfer students
To support this requirement, HCAD has partnered with hardware vendors to offer discounted workstation packages through the
NJIT Vendor Partnership Portal
. Students are strongly encouraged to purchase one of the specified HCAD Workstation models along with at least one monitor that has the following features:
No smaller than 24 inches
4k resolution minimum
DisplayPort connectivity to connect to the workstation.
In this full-service scenario, students will store their workstations at their assigned studio desks, which provide 24-hour access and lockable storage, and the workstation will be supported by technical support staff within the computing infrastructure of the campus. This setup ensures compatibility and consistency with college-distributed software, and includes comprehensive hardware support throughout your academic tenure.
Standard Model – Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 Tower
This configuration includes:
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K vPro® Processor with E-cores up to 4.60 GHz and P-cores up to 5.50 GHz,
64GB DDR5-5600MT/s (UDIMM) memory
1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance TLC Opal storage drive
NVIDIA RTX™ 4000 Ada Generation 20GB GDDR6 graphics card
4-year premier warranty featuring next-business-day onsite repair
The student price is $2,799.00, with the monitor sold separately
Advanced Model – Lenovo ThinkStation P620 Tower
This advanced option features:
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 5945WX Processor operating at 4.10 GHz up to 4.50 GHz
64GB DDR4-3200MHz (RDIMM)
1TB M.2 Boot storage drive
NVIDIA RTX™ 4000 Ada Generation 20GB GDDR6 graphics card
4-year premier warranty with next-business-day onsite repair
The student price is $3,575.00, with the monitor sold separately
Companion Computing Devices
In addition to the primary design-capable workstation, all HCAD students are advised to have a portable companion device, such as a lightweight tablet or laptop, for use in classes outside the studio. This device should be suitable for tasks like note-taking and presentations. Students are cautioned that while some companion laptops are design-capable, most are not able to handle substantial digital modeling tasks. Companion device suggestions are available in the Lenovo portal.
Important Note:
Your companion device is not intended as a workstation replacement.
Additional Questions
Questions about the computer requirements can be emailed to
compreq@njit.edu
. You may also contact the
IST Service Desk
NJIT Vendor Partnerships
Dell Laptops
Lenovo Laptops
HCAD-supported desktop
Apple Laptops
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