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Be aware that you are not limited to these requirements and larger or more powerful Apple laptop will work as well.

The minimum system requirements for this program:

• 15” MacBook Pro

  *You will need to scroll down on the linked page to find the 15” MacBook Pro
• Additional Applecare Coverage

*Student need to partition the hard drive, so will need to use Boot Camp which is included with a new Mac computer. They will also need to purchase Windows 7 or 10. Departmental recommendation is to put at least 75% of the memory on the PC side of the computer. This should be completed BEFORE you start using the computer in class.

OR

• PC equivalent with 800 MHz 64-bit [x64] processor or faster with Windows 7(64bit), 8(64bit) or 8.1(64bit) operating system
• In this profession most software is PC based, thus you will be required to use a PC or your MacBook Pro on the Windows side.

Windows based laptops will need at least the following requirements and are subject to department approval.

*A laptop waiver form must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office, which may change your financial aid package. Please pick up a blank form in the Student Services Office and bring it, and your laptop to the Program Chairperson.

• At least 4 gigabytes of RAM (8 GB preferred)
• At least 250 gigabytes of Hard Drive Space (550 MB for AutoDesk software)
• Intel Core i3 Processor or Higher (i7 recommended)
• Nvidia GeForce 640 or better, minimum 512 MB (Passmark G3D score of 1290 or higher)
• 1920x1080 True Color display (minimum)
• 3-button mouse with scrolling capabilities

Software

• AutoCAD and Revit for Windows (Required for KCID 235 and KCID 425) (AutoCAD is free for students. Create an account here using your @ferris.edu email)
• CETDesigner (Required for KCID 350) You will be given access to this software for FREE the semester you are registered for this course.
• Microsoft Office Suite for Windows (This is free to students. Follow the directions found here
• Adobe Creative Suite Design Standard for Windows OR Adobe Creative Cloud (Required for 300 level KCID Classes and 100 level KCDS classes)
• Windows 7 (64bit), or 10 (64bit) (Mac OS X 10.8 or Higher Required)
• SketchUp Pro (Required for KCID 250)

External Accessories

• At least a 1TB External Hard Drive or larger for backup and storage of files

Recommended for Protection and Security

• Laptop bag or cover for your computer
• Portable laptop lock

Software Ordering

• Some software can be ordered directly from KCAD at a reduced cost for students
• Go to the Technical Support Page for more information or visit Ferris’ Adobe CC for Students page to purchase software.