Recommended Hardware & Software
To get the most out of your experience as a student at Marymount Manhattan College, the following hardware and software is recommended to be able to participate in a state-of-the-art education.
Art and Graphic Design Majors |
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator |
Communication Art Majors |
Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere, Audition, ProTools |
Theatre Arts Majors |
For Audio Concentrations: Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton & Max for Live, Qlab |
For all
Your personal computer must meet these requirements:
For Intel-Based Units (Most Window PCs and Laptops)
Processor: |
Minimum: Intel Core 2, or AMD Phenom Recommended: Intel® Core™ i3, i5, i7 or AMD Phenom 2 or higher |
RAM: |
Minimum: 4GB or better Recommended: 8GB or better |
OS: |
Windows 7 or Better |
Hard Drive: |
250GB or better |
CD/DVD: |
DVDRW |
Network Card: |
Ethernet card and cable WPA2 A/G/N Intel wireless card. (Atheros cards may or may not work on our network) |
Software: |
Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition |
For Apple Laptops/Desktops:
Processor: |
Minimum: Intel Dual Core or Higher Mac Recommended: Intel Core i5,i7 or Higher |
RAM: |
Minimum: 8GB Reccomended: 16GB or better |
OS: |
Minimum: macOS Sierra (10.12.6) Recommended: macOS Mojave (10.14.5) |
Hard Drive: |
250GB or better |
Software: |
Microsoft Office 2016 or iWork |
Additional Hardware: |
Recommended: HDMI or USB-C Adapter |
For computer use on campus, we recommend purchasing a laptop computer, MMC has partnered with Dell, Gateway and Macintosh Computers to give you the best deal offered with the above minimum specifications.
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Shop on Marymount’s custom store at apple.com
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Additional Battery
We recommend that each student purchase an additional battery. Not all classes are electrically wired to accommodate every student laptop.
Technical Support
The College does not provide technical support for personal computers. We recommend that students either purchase the extended Apple Care or visit your nearest Apple Store. Schedule an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar here. Or Contact Apple Support here.
Apple also gives you 90 days of complimentary telephone support and a year of repair coverage. You can extend your coverage with AppleCare Protection Plan. For hands-on help, visit the apple support page.
Purchase Apple Care with your Mac and save with Apple Education Pricing.
Or contact The Geek Squad at www.thegeeksquad.com or Geeks on Call at www.geeksoncall.com.
You may also contact Computer Overhauls at www.computeroverhauls.com, a company that gives Marymount Manhattan College a 15% discount.
Technical Questions
For any questions relating to the purchase or compatibility of your computer, please contact our IT Department at 212-517-0580.