Student Laptop Verification Form

If you are experiencing problem submitting this form, please email SAATech@utsouthwestern.edu

Submission Deadline
Medical School 2026	1 July 2026
O’Donnell School of Public Health Summer 2026	16 March 2026
O’Donnell School of Public Health Fall 2026	1 July 2026
School of Health Professions Summer 2026	16 March 2026
School of Health Professions Fall 2026	1 July 2026

If you are confident that your laptop (purchased new outside the University Store or already existing) meets the specifications, please check on the box below and submit this form to the Office of Admissions. You will get a confirmation email upon submission if you have provided a valid email.

○ See details about MD student technology requirements.
○ See details about OSPH student technology requirements.
○ See details about SHP student technology requirements.

If you have any questions about the requirements, please email David Price.

Note: Your laptop will be tested on the first day of orientation to ensure that it meets the criteria below.

Requirements for a Windows Laptop
While tablets (including a Galaxy Tab, Sony Xperia…etc.), netbooks (computers with an Intel Atom or equivalent), and Google Chromebooks are quality learning devices, they are not solely sufficient for the expected needs and do not meet the minimum requirements. Tablets, netbooks, and chromebooks are not prohibited, but a laptop, as described below, is required. The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 or newer, as well as the Microsoft Surface Go 4 are acceptable provided they meet the requirements outlined below. Touchscreen laptops are also supported, but you may be required to disable the touchscreen functionality during required assessments. Minimum Requirements
Age of the Device	Should be 2 years old OR newer (highly recommended) To ensure a properly functioning laptop throughout the next 4 years; a device up to 4 years old is acceptable, provided they meet all other requirements. No device over 4 years old will be approved.
Operating System	Latest version of Windows 11 (Creators Edition and Home Edition are acceptable; Windows 10, Windows RT, Windows 11S, and 10S are not acceptable)
Memory	8GB RAM OR higher
Hard Drive	256 GB for SSD hard drive (or higher capacity) OR an external hard drive with a minimum of 100 GB free **You will be required to have 80GB-100GB worth of slides on your laptop within the few first weeks of coursework.
CPU Processor	Intel or AMD Processor required
Webcam	HD 720P (minimum streaming resolution); attachable USB HD 720P webcam acceptable
Microphone	Integrated in the laptop; through attachable USB webcam acceptable
Software	Antivirus software (Available for download at the UT Southwestern Sophos site).
Security	Privacy Screen (required for on-campus exams, quizzes, and IRATs)

Requirements for an Apple Laptop
While tablets (including iPad Minis, iPad Pros…etc.) are quality learning devices, they are not solely sufficient for the expected needs and do not meet the minimum requirements. Tablets are not prohibited, but a laptop, as described below, is required. It should be noted that students are allowed to take UTSW quizzes and exams using an iPad Air or iPad Pro, however a student-furnished laptop is needed for required for several applications throughout the 4-year medical student experience. Minimum Requirements
Age of the Device	Should be 2 years old OR newer (highly recommended) To ensure a properly functioning laptop throughout the next 4 years; a device up to 4 years old is acceptable, provided they meet all other requirements. No device over 4 years old will be approved.
Operating System	macOS 26 Tahoe and macOS 15 Sequoia (14 Sonoma is also acceptable, though not recommended)
Memory	8GB RAM OR higher
Hard Drive	256 GB for SSD hard drive (or higher capacity) OR an external hard drive with a minimum of 100 GB free **You will be required to have 80GB-100GB worth of slides on your laptop within the few first weeks of coursework.
CPU Processor	Apple Silicon M Class Processor (Intel Processor not recommended or supported)
Webcam	HD 720P (minimum streaming resolution); attachable USB HD 720P webcam acceptable
Microphone	Integrated in the laptop; through attachable USB webcam acceptable
Software	Antivirus software (Available for download at the UT Southwestern Sophos site).
Security	Privacy Screen (required for on-campus exams, quizzes, and IRATs)

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Laptop Verification

* By checking on this box and submitting this form,

I acknowledge that I have met all specifications and I am solely responsible if it is determined later that it does not meet all specifications.
I acknowledge that if it is determined later that my laptop is insufficient, I must upgrade my machine to the specifications or purchase a new laptop.

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