


Please note that the AAP IT Solutions service team is available to provide free support for student-owned laptops.Ī lightweight alternative: Students looking for an ultrabook that meets the recommended laptop specs should consider the Microsoft Surface Laptop (CRP only). The mobility of owning a laptop is essential as much of the work is collaborative and happens in a variety of locations.

It is strongly suggested that each student own the recommended laptop computer, accessories, and base software listed below. Following COVID-19 protocol, AAP offers some of the lab equipment through a virtual connection. The college provides and maintains two high-end computer labs for classes, but is moving steadily toward a mobile computing environment. Some AAP classes make extensive use of Canvas for class management and syllabus distribution. Most students will build digital portfolios and render using Rhino/VRay in addition to writing papers and email. For the 2022–23 academic year, AAP strongly recommends that all students have a personal laptop computer powerful enough to support the demanding video and computational requirements necessary for coursework, as well as adequate storage to accommodate new software releases.
