Now more than ever, it’s important to have accessible technology with remote capability. In preparation for a return to campus, Montco is introducing the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.
Bring your personal laptop to successfully complete your coursework on- and off-campus. Use of a Chromebook or cell phone is not currently recommended. Please review the technical requirements needed for your personal device and check to see if your program requires advanced hardware and/or software.
Minimum requirements
Minimum technical requirements for standard coursework*:
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode) or Mac OSX 10.14 or newer
- Intel or AMD equivalent processor for Windows / Intel or Apple processor for OSX.
- 4 GB RAM
- 64 GB solid state storage
- Wireless networking: 802.11 a/g/n/ac/ax
- Webcam
- Embedded microphone and speakers (headset preferred)
- 4- to 6-hour battery life
- Access to high-speed internet
Don’t have your own device? Complete the Request for Technology form, and we’ll work with you to provide a device that meets the needs of your program of study.
As a registered student, the College will provide you with access to:
- Install the Microsoft Office Suite on up to 5 personal devices.
- The Microsoft Teams and Zoom collaboration clients.
Special program requirements
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Computer Networking and Cyber Security
Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor
- >=16GB RAM
- >=512GB SSD
- Dedicated GPU with >= 4GB VRAM
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Refer to course syllabus.
On-campus computer lab access
- Yes, on-campus computer labs are only available for students in CIS 171 and CIS 172
Computer Science
General Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- >=8GB RAM
- >=256GB SSD
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Refer to Course Syllabus
On-campus computer lab access
- No
Specific Course Requirements
- CIS 111, CIS 111B, CIS 112, CIS 137: Require a Mac or Windows Computer (No Chromebooks)
- CIS 177, CIS 214, CIS 276:
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor
- >=16GB RAM
- >=512GB SSD
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Electrical Engineering Science
Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- >=8GB RAM
- >=256GB SSD
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Solidworks
On-campus computer lab access
- No
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- >=8GB RAM
- >=256GB SSD
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Review Course Syllabus
On-campus computer lab access
- No
Fine Arts
Hardware requirements
- MacOS >=10.14 Intel >=i5 processor
- >=8GB RAM
- >=256GB SSD
- GPU with at least >=2GB of VRAM
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
On-campus computer lab access
- Yes
Information Technology
Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- >=8GB RAM
- >=256GB SSD
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- SQL
On-campus computer lab access
- No
Interactive Media - Game Design
Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor
- >=16GB RAM
- >=512GB SSD
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Autodesk Maya
- ZBrush Core
On-campus computer lab access
- Yes
Mass Media – Media Production
Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor
- >=16GB RAM
- >=512GB SSD
- Dedicated GPU with >= 4GB VRAM
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite with Adobe Premiere Pro
On-campus computer lab access
- Yes
Mass Media – Media Studies
Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor
- >=16GB RAM
- >=512GB SSD
- Dedicated GPU with >= 4GB VRAM
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite with Adobe Premiere Pro
On-campus computer lab access
- Yes
Software Engineering
Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- >=8GB RAM
- >=256GB SSD
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Refer to course syllabus.
On-campus computer lab access
- No
Sound Recording and Music Technology
Hardware requirements
- MacOS >=10.14.6
- Intel >=i5 processor
- >=16GB RAM
- >=256GB SSD
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Avid ProTools
- Apple GarageBand
- Reason
- Melodyne
On-campus computer lab access
- Yes
Web Development and Design
Hardware requirements
- Windows 10 (non S-Mode)
- >=Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- >=8GB RAM
- >=256GB SSD
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
Software requirements
- Refer to course syllabus.
On-campus computer lab access
- No
Special Course Requirements
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ART Courses
| Courses | Computer Type | Additional Software | Additional Suggested Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art 130 2D Design | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
Wacom drawing tablet |
| ART 131 2D Design/Color Theory | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
Wacom drawing tablet |
| Art 138 Digital Art I | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
Wacom drawing tablet |
| Art 139 Digital Art II | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
Wacom drawing tablet |
| ART 180 Intro to Visual Communication | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 182 Typography | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 171 Printmaking I | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop and Illustrator Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 271 Printmaking II | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop and Illustrator Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 272 Printmaking III | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop and Illustrator Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 155 Digital Photography I | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 156 Digital Photography II | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 285 Illustration I | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 286 Illustration II | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 238 Animation I | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, ToonBoom Harmony
Advanced, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 240 Animation II | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, ToonBoom Harmony
Advanced, DragonFrame StopMotion, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
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| ART 241 Animation III | Apple OSX based computer | Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, ToonBoom Harmony
Advanced, DragonFrame StopMotion, Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
CIS Courses
| Courses | Computer Type | Additional Software | Additional Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 Computer Information Systems for Management | Microsoft Windows based computer | Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) | |
| CIS 1101 Programming for Everyone | Microsoft Windows based computer |
Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) Visual Logic |
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| CIS 111 Computer Science I: Programming and Concepts | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer (No Chromebooks) | Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) | |
| CIS 111B Computer Science II: Object-Oriented Programming | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer (No Chromebooks) | Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) | |
| CIS 112 Computer Science III: Data Structures & Algorithms | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer (No Chromebooks) | Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) | |
| CIS 113 IT Hardware Essentials and Support | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer | TestOut Software | |
| CIS 126 Computer Architecture & Organization | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer | Computer must support Java JDK (V8 or later) to execute MARS MIPS assembly language emulation software. | |
| CIS 137 The Language of Digital Media | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer (No Chromebooks) | Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) | |
| CIS 141 Introduction to Linux | Microsoft Windows, Linux or Apple OSX based computer | May need to purchase external drive or USB | |
| CIS 155 PC Applications on Networks | Microsoft Windows based computer | Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) | |
| CIS 171 Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer | May need to purchase a network cable or adapter | |
| CIS 172 Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer | May need to purchase a network cable or adapter | |
| CIS 177 Introduction to 3D Modeling | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer | Autodesk Maya/System and video card requirements for Autodesk Maya |
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| CIS 207 Introduction to Computer Forensics | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer | NDG Online Forensic software | |
| CIS 214 Advanced 3D Modeling | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer |
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| CIS 245 Database Management Systems Using SQL | Microsoft Windows based computer | Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) | |
| CIS 276 Game & Simulation Programming Foundations | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer |
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EGR/ EGT Courses
| Courses | Computer Type |
Additional Software | Additional Suggested Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| All EGR Courses | Microsoft Windows based computer (Windows 10) | Refer to Course Syllabus | |
| EGR 115 | Microsoft Windows based computer (Windows 10) | Solidworks | |
| All EGT Courses | Microsoft Windows based computer (Windows 10) | Refer to Course Syllabus |
NUR Courses
| Courses | Computer Type |
Additional Software | Additional Suggested Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR Courses | Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX based computer (No Chromebook or IPAD) | Refer to Course Syllabus |
RAD Courses
| Courses | Computer Type |
Additional Software | Additional Suggested Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAD Courses | Microsoft Windows based computer (Windows 10) | Microsoft Office Suite (Office is free to enrolled students) |
IT Support HoursLive Service |
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| Mon-Thurs: | 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Friday: | 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Sunday: | CLOSED |
Phone Support215-641-6495 |
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Walk-Up ServiceBlue Bell:Available during live service hours - Weekends Closed |
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| Pottstown: Mon-Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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