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IT Help Desk
Kansas State University
214 Hale Library
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-7722
helpdesk@k-state.edu

College and department recommendations
for students buying a computer

Several K-State academic colleges and departments have specific recommendations for students majoring in their fields of study. Before making any computer purchase, check with your college, department, and/or advisor.

• Agriculture

  No recommendations available.

• Architecture, Planning and Design

  The college's recommended computer specifications require Windows XP Professional w/Service Pack 2 for 2007-2008. Vista is expected to be adopted next year, for Fall 2008.

• Arts and Sciences

  A college-level recommendation is not available. Check with your department or advisor. Macintoshes are recommended for majors in art, journalism, and Japanese studies in modern languages. See the art department recommendations.

• Business Administration

  Follow K-State Information Technology recommendations.

• Education

  The college's computer recommendations for education majors include an Apple Macintosh environment.

• Engineering

  Follow K-State guidelines for student computer purchases.

• Human Ecology

  Follow K-State guidelines for student computer purchases. The only exception is Interior Design recommendations.

• Technology and Aviation

  See the K-State at Salina Computer Recommendations and the buying overview.

• Veterinary Medicine

  The College of Veterinary Medicine has implemented a Student Computing Initiative, where every 1st-year student enrolling at the college receives a new covertible laptop computer as part of their technology fee. For more information, please review the college's student computing information at http://www.vet.k-state.edu/admit/compinfo.htm.