School of Pharmacy Minimum Computer Requirements

Aspect Requirement
Computer Windows or Macintosh
Processor Core i5 (or higher), Intel or M series processor (Mac)
RAM 8 GB or more
Solid State Drive 256 GB (or larger)
External Backup Drive (optional) 1 TB or larger (free UM cloud storage is sufficient)
Network Wireless 802.11 ac or later
Extended Warranty (optional) 3 years recommended
Microsoft OS Windows 11 (24H2, 25H2)
macOS Sonoma, Sequoia or Tahoe
Camera & Audio Built-in webcam & microphone (laptops)
Software Microsoft Office 2024 or 365 (free download for students)
Anti-virus program


Suggested Computer Links

Apple Computers
Dell Computers




You may have other computer requirements if you are using specific software in a research lab. Please refer to the software's website regarding those specifications.


If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements or concerning your computer please contact Larry Alexander-Oxford (lgalexan@olemiss.edu) or Dr. Gary Theilman-Jackson (gtheilman@umc.edu).