School of Counseling
All students are required to have laptop computers as a part of Richmont’s clinical training sequence. The minimum requirements for the laptop are:
Microsoft Windows
- Computer Processor: Intel Core i3 or better, Core i5 or better highly suggested / AMD Ryzen 5 or better
- Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher; Windows 10 is highly suggested
- RAM: 8GB of RAM or higher
- Hard Drive: 500GB or larger hard drive for storing video session files (In general, assume that each hour of compressed session video will require four gigabytes of disk space.)
- Wi-Fi
- Built-in camera or purchase a separate webcam
- HDMI Port or port adapter
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge / Mozilla Firefox
Apple Mac
- Computer Processor: M1 Processor or better
- Operating System: Mac OS v.10.12, or higher
- RAM: 8GB of RAM or higher
- Hard Drive: 500GB or larger hard drive for storing video session files (In general, assume that each hour of compressed session video will require four gigabytes of disk space.)
- Wi-Fi
- Built-in camera or purchase a separate webcam
- HDMI Port or port adapter
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome / Apple Safari / Mozilla Firefox
Mobile
- Any Apple or Android Device 3 years or newer
As technology advances, recommended computer hardware may change. Richmont provides limited technical support for student personal computers.