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Summary
Instructions for connecting a personally-owned laptop to the WSU campus network.
Information Applies to
Faculty, Staff, Current Students, New Students
Minimum Specifications
These are the minimum specifications your personally-owned device must meet to connect to the WSU network.
WINDOWS
- Minimum Display Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p) or higher.
- 256 GB solid state drive storage or more (total space, not free space).
- Intel Core i5 processor (11th Gen or newer).
- 16 GB RAM or more.
- Dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi or better (Wi-Fi 6 or better).
- 64-bit edition of Windows 11 (Education, Pro, or Enterprise).
- Office 2021, Office 2024, or Office 365 installed.
- Office 365 is recommended and is available to download/install via the M365 portal.
- Must have administrative rights on their system or the ability to acquire admin rights as-needed.
MacOS
To find this info, look for the Apple menu at the top left of your screen. Select the Apple icon, then select About This Mac.
- 256 GB solid state drive storage or more (total space, not free space).
- Intel-based Mac Pro 2019 and 2020 and all Apple silicon Macs (M1-M4).
- 8 GB RAM unified memory or more.
- Must be running macOS Sonoma 14.8.1 or newer.
- Office 2021, Office 2024, or Office 365 installed.
- Office 365 is recommended and is available to download/install via the M365 portal.
- Must have administrative rights on their system or the ability to acquire admin rights as-needed.
Anti-virus
All computer equipment attached to the WSU network must have an antivirus program installed, updated and fully functional to ensure your laptop is free from any viruses or malware.
Campus Wireless Networks
Several campus wireless networks are available for connecting your personally-owned device. We recommend using the WSU wireless network, visit the knowledge base article for more information and how to connect your device.
Visit the Campus Wireless Networks knowledge base article for the complete information on all campus wireless networks.
Available Resources
Students can access printers and students and faculty can access to class storage.
Learn More
Need additional information or assistance? Contact WSU Tech Support by email or call 507.457.5240, option 1.