Student Technology

The College of Medicine (COM) requires that all incoming medical students purchase a portable or laptop computer. Our buildings are all wireless-enabled, and you will be able to access your campus email, student-related information, course materials, and other important web-based resources at any time using your laptop. To ensure compatibility with the existing campus technology infrastructure, the College has identified hardware and software standards for student laptops (see below). Students must bring to campus a laptop that meets or exceeds these standards. Students with laptops that do not meet the minimum standards will receive limited software support by the College. IT will not be able to offer hardware support or repair for any student-owned laptops.

Please note that the College of Medicine laptop hardware and software standards are different from University standards.

It is imperative that you adhere to the College of Medicine standards.  

• Student Laptop Use Policy 
• Exam soft minimum system requirements
• NBME Web-Based Testing Requirements (PDF)
• MUSC Social Media Policy
• MUSC Library Tech Lending Program

Additional Equipment Requirements

Suggested Laptop Models

Below are suggested laptop models for students considering the purchase of a new computer. Students assume all risk and responsibility when purchasing these models. Students interested in purchasing a new Microsoft Windows® computer are encouraged to consider one with a Professional grade operating system and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip because these laptops include a native encryption application. All modern Mac computers include a native encryption application. Laptop models recommended on this page include those that can be ordered with these capabilities.

• Dell Latitude series with Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Macbook Pro 13" or 15”
• Highly recommended: Microsoft Surface or other 2-in-1 style laptop running Windows 10 (Please note: the "Surface Go" cannot be used)

* Highly recommended: that students purchase a personal printer if it is anticipated there will be a need to print any online curricular materials that are not pre-printed.

Two Factor Authentication

Access of MUSC systems requiring netID sign in requires 2Factor Authentication.  To enroll, go to 2Factor.musc.edu.  If you need assistance with installing and/or using the Authenticator App, please call our Help Desk 24/7/365 at 843-792-9700.

Mobile Device Management

MDM allows access of MUSC email and Teams on mobile devices.

Instructions are available for: 

• iPhone MDM Instructions (PDF) & iOS FAQ Page
• Android MDM Install Instructions (PDF) & Android FAQ Page

Microsoft Teams Installation

The Microsoft Teams app can be downloaded from your phone/tablets app store after installing the MUSC MDM client in the section above.

Troubleshooting: There is a new process for setting up email and Microsoft Teams on your cellphones and tablets. If you have previously installed MUSC Email on your device and are experience any issues with email or Microsoft Teams this is likely why. Please follow the iPhone MDM or Android MDM instructions and FAQs in the above section to resolve installation issues. It is recommended that you uninstall the Teams app until you have completed this process then reinstall.

NET ID Password Process

NetID user account passwords must be changed once per year.  For full details on the password requirements, please go to netid.musc.edu.  If you need assistance with your netID password, please call our Help Desk 24/7/365 at 843-792-9700. 

Software Discounts

Students can obtain Microsoft Office Professional for Mac or Windows at no or reduced cost by registering with MUSC email accounts at Onthehub. Kivuto’s Basic Access Guarantee gives students 31 days to access and download software. Apply for a Campus Student License Confirmation to use the software after graduation.

Another option, MUSC Office365.