Undergraduate Student Handbook

Computer recommendation for incoming SNR students

Contact(s)

  • Recruitment Specialist - Bridget Gross, bgross3@unl.edu, 102b South HARH EC 0961, Phone: 402-472-8195

ArcGIS Pro is the most demanding software being taught in SNR classrooms. The software only runs on Windows-based computers, but it can be used on Apple computers with a Parallels virtual machine. SNR computer labs have ArcGIS, ENVI, and ERDAS software installed and are accessible to all SNR students 24/7. Your N-Card is required to access the labs after hours.

Here are the recommended specs for Windows laptops or desktops:

  • Windows 11
  • Core i5 or above
  • 16GB of RAM
  • 512 GB storage with at least 60 GB of free space

Here are the MINIMUM recommended specs for Macbooks or Apple desktops:

  • Apple Silicon (M1 or higher)

Additional Purchase (optional)

Because of the change of less printed books to more online books and information, having a second monitor is recommended. This allows one monitor to have an assignment open and the second monitor to have the reading material displayed.