The College of Health Professions requires all residential and online students to bring a laptop to campus. Students should have a laptop that meets or exceeds the guidance published by the College of Health Professions.
These standards help students have maximum productivity and the least number of issues with MUSC systems and services. If you are unsure of your current hardware and software, please download these instructions and check your laptop.
Advice for all incoming students on laptop age - *Laptop model should be under 24 months old at the start of the program.*
Apple M2, M3, M4, M5
RAM 16GB+
Hard Drive - 500GB
Wi-Fi 6E(2020), 7(2024)
Webcam (built-in or external)
OSX Sonoma (or above)
Microsoft Office 365
Acrobat viewer
VLC Player
Firefox and Chrome
Examplify - Testing Software
Optional
Virus protection - Malwarebytes
Intel i7, Ultra 7/9
RAM 16GB+
Hard Drive - 500GB
Wi-Fi 6E(2020), 7(2024)
Webcam (built-in or external)
Windows 11
Microsoft Office 365
Acrobat viewer
VLC Player
Firefox and Chrome
Examplify - Testing Software
Optional
Virus protection - Malwarebytes
Standards last updated: 01-27-2026
Chromebooks are NOT permitted for ANY of the programs in CHP.
Some programs require a privacy screen for laptops during all exams please check this requirement with your program. How to search for a privacy screen for your laptop? Amazon search for a privacy screen.
Most CHP programs use ExamSoft testing software. ExamSoft only supports Mac, Windows, and iPad operating systems.
ExamSoft minimum testing computer guidance
Examplify will not run on Chrome, Android, or Linux. Please check this requirement with your program.
Effective Date: September 10, 2024
At MUSC College of Health Professions, we value the privacy and security of our faculty, staff, and students. This Privacy Policy Statement outlines our practices regarding SMS communication, particularly when using Zoom's SMS integration services. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy
Purpose of SMS Communication:
We use SMS communication for:
Collection and Use of Personal Information:
Consent:
Data Security:
Compliance with Zoom SMS Integration:
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Thank you for trusting MUSC College of Health Professions with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. We will not share or sell your mobile data for market purposes.