Are R.U. business students required to purchase a personal computer?

No, at this time business students at RU are not required to purchase a computer. However, business students are frequently required to use computers to complete homework and other course assignments. The use of computers is integrated into the business curriculum so students are asked to use computers for many courses, not just courses with an information systems prefix. Students may complete computer assignments at one of the university computer labs. However, because there is sometimes a wait to use lab computers, and because they may live off campus, many students choose to purchase their own personal computer. Most of our students own a personal computer or have access to one in their dorm room, house, or apartment.

What Hardware and software should I purchase?

The College of Business and Economics, like most businesses, uses Windows based personal computers and NOT Macintosh computers. Specific computer hardware and software recommendations for Radford University Students can be found at: