Devices Required For This Program

As of September 2024, the following are the approved options of the required MacBook Pro.

Required Laptop – MacBook Pro

You can use either a new or refurbished MacBook Pro as long as it meets the following requirements. As you will be doing nearly all of your coursework on this computer and will probably be using it professionally after graduation, we recommend investing as much as you can afford in this MacBook Pro, as well as paying for the AppleCare warranty.

Processor: M1-Pro, M1-Max, M2-Pro, M2-Max, M3-Pro, or M3-Max chips.

Unified Memory (RAM): 16GB or higher.

Storage: 512GB or higher. (1TB recommended)

Screen size: 14 inch or higher.

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 14 or higher. For the iOS device, it needs to support OS version 16 or higher.

Required Hardware

  • 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 USB-C adapter Hub that includes multiple connections for USB-3. If getting the external monitor be sure that the hub has the proper connection for the monitor too.
  • A mouse wireless or USB. This will make working on designs MUCH easier.

Required Software

  • 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.