To best support the University's computing equipment, the myIT Service Desk has set a minimum standard for computer hardware. Computers that do not meet the minimum, may not operate effectively with Creighton applications, supported software or the Creighton University network.

Faculty and Staff Hardware

(These minimum standards are current as of May 2018.)

Windows

• Creighton University property
• Lenovo hardware
• Core i5 or higher processor
• 8 GB RAM
• 250 GB or higher hard drive

Apple Macintosh

• Creighton University property
• Core i5 or higher processor
• 8 GB RAM
• 250 GB or higher hard drive
   

Student Hardware

https://www.creighton.edu/student-technology-requirements (These minimum standards are current as of September 2022.)

Windows

• Core i5 or higher processor
• 8 GB RAM or higher
• 250 GB or higher hard drive
• OS: Windows 10

Apple Macintosh

• Core i5 or higher processor
• 8 GB RAM or higher
• 250 GB or higher hard drive
• OSX: High Sierra

Printable technology requirements pdf

Faculty and Staff Software

Windows

• Creighton University property
• 2.0 GHz Processor or higher
• 4 GB RAM
• At least 10 GB hard drive space available

Apple Macintosh

• Creighton University property
• 2.0 GHz Processor or higher
• 4 GB RAM
• At least 10 GB hard drive space available

Student Software

Please review the minimum system requirements for the software you are purchasing.

While the Division of Information Technology does not support upgrading machines of the type described below, such machines can work on the Creighton network and perform basic tasks.

Faculty and Staff, and Students

Windows

• Core 2 Duo Processor or higher
• 4 GB RAM
• Windows 7 or higher

Apple Macintosh

• Core 2 Duo Processor or higher
• 4 GB RAM
• Macintosh OS X 10.8 or higher