Laptop standards
Bring your own Device (BYOD) Technology-Enriched Learning Environment (TELE)
Our BYOD TELE program provides you with laptop standards and services, to keep up with hardware and software demands in the busy experiential, and online environment of today’s university setting. All laptop specifications are designed to work alongside Ontario Tech provided software.
Live session
Ask our team your specific questions about laptop requirements. Join the video session below.
Laptop standards
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Laptop standards live video session and Q&A session
We’re excited to say hello to you virtually! Join our sessions to get in on the conversation—we’ll be here from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
A few friendly reminders:
- Mute your microphone
- Be respectful
- Don't be shy - ask your questions via the chat function
- Write your name in the chat window and we will call out your name for your question
- If you prefer to have your question read out by the moderator, type your question in the chat window directly
The live session has now ended.
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Laptop Standards
Select the faculty or program you are interested in and view the laptop minimum specifications. Please note: these specifications are for the 2021-22 academic year, specifications for 2022-23 will be available on our IT Services website in mid-June.
- Business and Information Technology
- Education
- Energy Systems and Nuclear Science
- Engineering and Applied Science
- Health Science
- Science
- Social Science and Humanities
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Software
All software will be provided to you through our Ontario Tech Software Portal. Software will be available for download starting August 1, 2022 once you've registered for courses.
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Important Links
Information for the 2022-23 academic year will be posted in mid-June. Check back by visiting our IT Services website to learn more about our:
- Hardware Verification Tool (available on the ITS website in mid-June to check if your current laptop meets our specs).
- Software Portal (breakdown of software by course code)
- Suggested Devices (laptop models specific to your program with an educational discount)
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Contact Us
Send an email to ask.IT@ontariotechu.ca. We're here to help enhance your experience at Ontario Tech.