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Computing Lifecycle

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Computer Standards

The latest computer standards and details of the standard load can be found at the 科技基金 网站.

In 2007, the SMU Board of Trustees voted to mandate that all SMU divisions require encryption on all Laptops maintained by the University. Any laptops will automatically be encrypted as part of the installation process.

电脑订单

All SMU-managed computers must be ordered through the Office of Information Technology (OIT). A limited stock of the standard equipment is available through the 购买网站. Even if a department wishes to order a non-standard configuration, those orders must be placed through OIT. Once the computer is received, OIT will configure the machine with the standard software load.

To order a computer, displays, accessories or to view the current standards,visit the 购买网站.

All computers must meet the following specifications:

  • Windows computers must be Business Class models with Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Enterprise installed.  No home editions of Windows will be supported.
  • Windows Laptop computers must contain a TPM Chip (Trusted Platform Module) which is used for encryption.
  • Windows computers will have a minimum of 8 GB memory.
  • All macOS devices currently available through Apple, meet SMU specifications.

Inventory and Software Management

Your University-owned computer uses Ivanti for inventory and software deployment. Each computer is installed with the Ivanti agent. For more information, please visit the Inventory and Software Management 服务页面.

Personal Computer Purchasing

Through the various contracts maintained by OIT, students and employees are eligible to receive discounts on hardware, software and cellular service. 

Please click on the appropriate link below for the appropriate discounts.

Public 计算机实验室

A number of computer labs are available throughout campus for SMU use. Each lab offers a variety of software and services. For more information, please visit the 计算机实验室 服务页面.


电脑维修 and Disposal

电脑维修

OIT provides full repair service for all SMU owned HP, Dell, and Apple computers. To request a repair, please contact the IT服务台.

计算机处理

OIT recycles SMU owned computers and monitors. All hard drives are completely erased prior to packaging the equipment for disposal. The recycling program includes all computers, monitors, keyboards, printers etc. To dispose of SMU equipment, please contact the IT服务台.

For recycling of personal equipment, you may deliver the equipment directly to HOBI’s 达拉斯 Facility located at 7610 Ambassador Row, 达拉斯, TX 75247. There is no charge as long as there are less than 10 units and you have an SMU ID.