Student Technology Recommendations and Resources
- Tylor Cardone
- Daniel LaGrow
- Jonathan Woolson
Recommendations
Before ordering your new computer, review the technology recommendations below.
For students enrolled in online or remote instruction, we recommend using headphones, earbuds, or a headset with a microphone.
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Some departments are requesting specific software, hardware, or operating systems. Please check the list below for details in each department. If there are any questions on the recommendations, please contact the department of your major.
Department Name | Software | Desktop Recommendation | Laptop Recommendation | Tablet Recommendation |
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Applied Professional Studies | Microsoft Office PDF reader (recommended) Zoom Meeting App | PC | PC | |
Biology | N/A | |||
Business Administration | Microsoft Office PDF reader (recommended) Zoom Meeting App | PC (a numeric keypad or USB port for keypad is recommended) | PC (a numeric keypad or USB port for keypad is recommended) | |
Chemistry and Biochemistry | Microsoft Office | PC | PC |
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Communication | Microsoft Office |
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Communication Disorders and Science | Microsoft Office | PC | PC | |
Computer & Information Sciences | Microsoft Office |
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Economics | Microsoft Office PDF reader (recommended) Zoom Meeting App | PC | PC | |
Education | Microsoft Office | Chromebox, Mac, PC (webcam & mic) | Chromebook, Mac, PC (webcam & mic) | |
English | Microsoft Office, Google Apps |
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Geosciences | Microsoft Office, 7-Zip, DNR Garmin | PC | PC |
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History | Microsoft Office |
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Mathematical Science | Microsoft Office |
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Music | Microsoft Office |
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Philosophy | Microsoft Office |
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Physics | Microsoft Office, Mathematica or Maple | PC | ||
Politics & International Affairs | N/A |
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Psychology | Microsoft Office |
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Sociocultural and Justice Sciences | Microsoft Office |
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Theatre & Dance | N/A | Chromebox, Mac, PC | Chromebook, Mac, PC | Android, iPad |
Visual Arts & New Media* |
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World Languages and Cultures | Microsoft Office |
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*Please refer to the VANM Technology Recommendations for Students for VANM Students
Resources:
The following resources are available for all students.
Student Discounts
Hardware
Order your new computer that fulfills the suggested requirements from your major:
Visit the Dell University Store
Visit the Apple Education Store
Visit the Google Chromebook Site
**PLEASE NOTE: Chromebooks come pre-installed with Google Apps. Users CANNOT install software on Chromebooks, only apps through the Google Play Store.**
Software
Adobe Educational discounts for Fredonia students through the Adobe Creative Cloud for Students and Teachers
Student Relief Funds
CARES Act Student Emergency Relief Fund: In order to be eligible for CARES funding you must have been enrolled in credit bearing course(s) at Fredonia during the Spring 2020 term and have filed a 2019-2020 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or be deemed eligible for Title IV aid.
Contact Information
Please contact the ITS Service Center for questions with your technology support related needs.
ITS Service Center
W203 Thompson Hall
The State University of New York at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 673-3407
Email: ITS Service Center
ITS Service Center Website
ITS Service Center Facebook Page
ResNet Office of the ITS Service Center
W203 Thompson Hall
The State University of New York at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 673-3668
Email ResNet
ResNet Website
ResNet Facebook Page
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