The minimum specifications below have been determined with the average student in mind. New computers that meet these minimum standards will be suitable for general academic use.
However, computers used in certain disciplines, such as Architecture, Computer Science, Graphic Design or Multimedia Production may require additional power, functions, and software. Contact the department for those recommendations.
Windows Computers
Apple Computers
Educational Discounts on New Computers
Dell and Apple offer special discounts to students. To take advantage of these for Dell Computers, visit Dell University. For Apple computers, visit Apple Education.
A free Microsoft Office subscription is available to be downloaded to personal computers, Macs or PCs, by all students, faculty and staff. The following programs are included:
This subscription is valid as long as you are enrolled or employed at Drury University. Also included is 1TB of file storage.
Before beginning the installation, make sure you have completely uninstalled any previous versions of Microsoft Office.
Log in into your Drury email on a web browser at the outlook.office.com.
Click on highlighted icon, located at the top right of the screen.
Click Office 365, located directly to the right of the previously clicked icon.
Click the Install Office button on the right side of the screen.
Click on the Office 365 apps option.
Open and run the downloaded installation file.
Click Close when the download is complete.