Devices Required For This Program

As of September 2023, we will be supporting two options for the required MacBook Pro.

Required Laptop – MacBook Pro

Option 1 (New MacBook Pro)

  • MacBook Pro with the M2-Pro or M1-Max ARM-based processors.
  • Screen size: 16 inch or 14 inch (16 inch Recommended)
  • Unified Memory (RAM) 16GB – 32GB (16 GB Recommended)
  • Storage 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB
  • CPU 10 Core minimum
  • GPU 16 Core minimum

Option 2 (Refurbished MacBook Pro)

  • MacBook Pro with the M1-Pro or M1-Max ARM-based processors.
  • Screen size: 16 inch or 14 inch (16 inch Recommended)
  • Unified Memory (RAM) 16GB – 32GB (16 GB Recommended)
  • Storage 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB
  • CPU 10 Core minimum
  • GPU 16 Core minimum

The older Intel-based MacBook Pro models are NO LONGER SUPPORTED.

The 13-inch screen models ARE NOT SUPPORTED.

The MacBook Air models ARE NOT SUPPORTED.

Whichever option you choose, we HIGHLY recommend that you pay for the Apple Care warranty on your MacBook Pro to cover the two years of the program. We have seen this save many students hundreds of dollars on repairs to items like screens and keyboards.

Required Mobile Device

  • You must own an Android or iOS device that is no more than 2 years old. For the Android device, it needs to support OS version 11 or higher.

Required Hardware

  • USB-C adapter Hub that includes multiple connections for USB-3. If getting the external monitor be sure to have the proper connection for the monitor too. If you are using the older Intel-based MacBook Pro then your adapter should also include HDMI.
  • Headphones. These should be comfortable to wear during long virtual classes

Recommended Hardware

  • A portable USB connected monitor. Much of the development work that you will do will be easier if you have two screens.
  • A mouse wireless or USB. This will make working on designs much easier.

Required Software

  • If you are using one of the new MacBook Pro laptops with the M1-Pro or M1-Max processors then you will need to purchase a copy of Parallels (Business or Developer edition). This will be available at student pricing through the College software portal in the Fall.
  • Windows 11. This will also be available, for free, through the College software portal in the Fall.