Computer Recommendations
BUMC has the following recommendations for computer purchasing, which conform to the PC Standards recommended by the University. You should visit BU’s Sourcing site for information on how to purchase the computer as well as full tech specs.
When purchasing, please have your new computer and all software delivered to BUMC IT, 72 E Concord St. INS / L1109, Boston, MA 02118. Please submit a request online to have your computer set up.
When BUMC IT sets up a new computer, we use a standard image (view software included in standard image). Laptops that are setup by BUMC IT will come pre-configured with disk encryption. Additional software cannot be purchased through BUMC IT, with the exception of SAS.
Computer Recommendations
We would like to emphasize that in cases where it becomes necessary to deviate from our established PC and Mac standards, we strongly recommend considering the following guidelines:
| Specifications | Minimum | Recommended |
| Operating System | Windows 11 macOS Tahoe (26) |
Windows 11 macOS Tahoe (26) or later |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB / 32GB+ |
| Storage | 256GB SSD | 256GB / 512GB+ SSD |
| Warranty | 3-year extended warranty with accidental coverage | 3-year extended warranty with accidental coverage |
