Computer Requirements
The Boonshoft School of Medicine uses state-of-the-art technology in
the teaching process and, therefore, all medical students are required
to own a personal computer with the capacity for using computer-based
instructional materials. All of the instruction materials will run under
either Macintosh or Windows platform.
The school’s Medical Education Technology Group and Office of Student
Affairs use the Macintosh platform, and we provide support to our
students using that platform.
General support to Windows users is provided by WSU Computing and Telecommunications Services (CaTS), but CaTS does not
support specialized medical school applications. The decision whether
to purchase a Macintosh or Windows-based computer must be made by each
student.
Most students choose to have computers with wireless technology
capabilities. Wright State has a campus-wide wireless network that is free to use and accessible by anyone with a WSU account user name and password. For
more information about the “Wireless Zone” on campus, visit
the CaTS wireless site.
If you do not already have a computer that you believe is suitable for medical school
and would like to purchase a new computer, your financial aid budget
may be increased by up to $1,500 on a one-time-only basis to pay for
it. This may be done at any time during your four years at the Boonshoft
School of Medicine. Contact the Office of Student Affairs, Financial
Aid staff for more information.
The university has made arrangements with Apple Computer to provide
special packages of recommended equipment at favorable pricing to our
students. You may review and/or purchase packages from Apple at its
online web store for Wright State students, staff and faculty at the Apple Store for Education.
Students who wish to purchase Windows-based computers may do so from any vendor. Some discounts
are available through CaTS.
Software and Operating System Upgrades
Wright State University also has special licensing agreements that allow us to
distribute a wide variety of software programs to students and employees.
Software is provided either free or at a minimal charge. Available packages
include the Microsoft Office suite, Windows and MacOS operating system upgrades,
McAfee virus protection software and much more.
Check out the WSU software licensing page for details.
Mail Order Discounts
There are a number of mail order companies that specialize in academically
priced software, including:
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