Laptop Requirement

All incoming DVM students are required to have a laptop computer which runs Microsoft Windows or Macintosh OS, can access the vet school's wireless network, and meets the minimum specifications listed below. These computers will be used for research, computer-based exams, and in-class participation.

• Financial Aid
• Special Laptop Pricing
• Minimum and Recommended Hardware/Software

Financial Aid
Students who will be seeking financial aid should be aware that the cost of a laptop computer, up to certain limits, can be added to the student's budget for purposes of computing financial aid under the guidelines of the U.S. Office of Education. If you have questions about the financial aid application process, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 508-839-8733 for detailed information, before purchasing your laptop.

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Special Laptop Pricing
Tufts University has negotiated discounted prices for laptops with the following vendors. Please view the recommended hardware and software list before you make your purchase.

• Apple Tufts Personal Purchase
• Dell Tufts Personal Purchase
• IBM/Lenovo Tufts Store

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Minimum and Recommended Hardware/Software
If you already own a laptop, or you choose not to buy a laptop from one of our preferred vendors, you should consider these minimum and recommended specifications. These specifications are designed so that you will be able to use your computer effectively in your education at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

Hardware

Software

Utilities/Plugins
The following applications are required to be installed on your laptop. All of the following are FREE.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.1
• Adobe Flash Player 10.0
• Apple Quicktime 6.1 or higher
• Real One Player
• Windows Media player 10.0 or higher

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