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The College of Engineering Student Affairs Office, located in the Engineering Building, Room E-200, is here to provide you with the information, support, services and resources necessary to insure our Engineering students have a positive and productive experience at SDSU.

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Recommended Desktop/Laptop Specifications for Engineering Students

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro or Education, 64-bit
Processor: Recent-generation Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9 processor using the x86-64 architecture
CPU Cores: 8 cores minimum; 12–16 cores preferred for simulation, rendering, and other computationally intensive work
Memory: 32 GB RAM minimum; 64 GB preferred for advanced CAD, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and other large simulations
Storage: 1 TB NVMe solid-state drive minimum; 2 TB preferred if multiple engineering applications will be installed. Maintain at least 20% free storage space.
Graphics: Dedicated NVIDIA RTX graphics card recommended. NVIDIA professional RTX graphics are preferred when certified CAD drivers are required.
Graphics Memory: 8 GB of dedicated VRAM minimum; 12 GB preferred for advanced CAD, GIS, simulation, and rendering

Notes

ARM-based Windows computers, Chromebooks, and tablets are not recommended because some engineering applications may not install or function correctly.
Laptops should support Wi-Fi and include USB-A or USB-C connectivity. HDMI, DisplayPort, or external-monitor compatibility is recommended.
Most engineering software is designed for Windows. Some applications are unavailable or have limited functionality on macOS.
These specifications are intended for typical engineering coursework. Large or complex simulations may require the use of campus computer labs, virtual computing resources, or high-performance computing systems.

Scientific Calculator

Students should have a scientific or graphing calculator capable of advanced engineering calculations, including:

Finding the roots of equations
Solving nonlinear equations
Solving simple systems of nonlinear equations
Performing matrix operations
Performing trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential calculations

Examples include the TI-89, HP scientific or graphing calculators, and equivalent models. Students should confirm calculator requirements with their instructors because permitted models may vary by course.

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