Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) Program
Students in a BYOL program have the option to purchase a laptop from Southeast Tech or to bring another laptop that meets the BYOL minimum specifications. Students are encouraged to purchase a laptop from Southeast Tech if they do not already have a laptop that meets the requirements.
Minimum Specifications
| Operating System |
Windows 11 or Windows ARM
*Excludes RT and S versions of Windows
|
macOS 13 (Ventura) or later |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 64-bit Processor or ARM | Intel-based Mac or Apple Silicon |
| Memory | 8 GB of RAM or greater | 8 GB of RAM or greater |
| Available Disk Space | 25 GB or greater | 25 GB or greater |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 768 or greater | 1280 x 800 or greater |
| Camera/Mic | Internal or external webcam and mic required | Internal or external webcam and mic required |
*Chromebooks, Android devices, iPads, and other tablets running a mobile operating system are not currently supported for the BYOL programs.
- Veterinary Technician
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Business Administration
- Business Administration: Agriculture Emphasis
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course
- Risk and Investment Management
- Commerical Construction Certificate
- Construction Management Technology*
- General Construction Certificate
- Residential Construction Certificate
- Allied Health
- Behavioral and Mental Health Technician
- Cardiovascular Sonography
- Certified Nursing Assistant Course
- Community Health Worker
- Dental Assisting*
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Emergency Medical Technician Course
- Healthcare Leadership
- Invasive Cardiovascular Technology*
- Licensed Practical Nursing*
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Coding: Professional and Facility
- Medical Coding: Professional Services
- Medical Lab Technician*
- Paramedic Science*
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Registered Nurse*
- Respiratory Therapist*
- Surgical Technology*
- Horticulture Technology*
- Sports Turf Management*
- Early Childhood Specialist
- Law Enforcement Science*
- Electrician*
- HVAC/R Technology*
- Mechanical Systems*
- Plumbing Technology*
- Welding*
- Computer Programming*
- Computer Support Certificate
- Software Support Specialist
- Technical Studies
- Automotive Technology*
- Collision Repair and Refinish Technology*
- Commercial Driver's License Training
- Diesel Technology*
- Diesel Technology: Heavy Equipment*
- Diesel Technology: Trucking*
*All students receiving Build Dakota Scholarships will be required to purchase a Southeast Tech laptop appropriate for their program. This cost is paid as part of the scholarship.
Provided Software
Students in a BYOL program will be able to use a virtual PC (vPC) to access a Microsoft Windows environment and any program-specific software on their laptop. Students are also able to install Office365 on their computer free of charge to use while they are enrolled in classes. Installation details and instructions for these applications can be found in our knowledge base.
Support Information
Students in a BYOL program can receive software support for their laptop not purchased through Southeast Tech at the Southeast Tech I.T. Support Center. This includes assistance with setting up and accessing vPC, connecting to the wireless network, setting up a Southeast Tech email account and removing viruses and malware. Basic software support is provided free of charge. Students requiring more in-depth tasks such as virus and malware removal or other services that would require their laptop to remain at the I.T. Support Center for assistance will incur a small fee for the service. A Southeast Tech loaner laptop is included as part of the service fee, to ensure that students are able to continue with their coursework while their laptop is at the I.T. Support Center.
Southeast Tech Laptop Specifications and Pricing
All students who are currently enrolled at Southeast Tech are eligible to purchase a laptop from Southeast Tech. The specifications and pricing for the laptop available for purchase are listed on the Southeast Tech Laptop Included specification page.
LAPTOP MODELS 2025-2026
Backpack included with all new laptop purchases.
| Model | HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 230 |
| Memory | 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 |
| Hard Drive | 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Battery | 3 Cell 56 WHr Long Life Battery |
| Networking | Mediatek WiFi 6E with Bluetooth |
| Video Card | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Display | 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Touchscreen |
| Warranty | Three-year parts and labor with limited accidental damage protection. Batteries have a 3-year warranty from the purchase date from HP. |
| Price | $1,070 |
If you wish to purchase a Southeast Tech laptop, please complete the reservation form (login required) to ensure that a laptop is ready for you at JumpStart. Build Dakota scholarship recipients will automatically have an appropriate laptop reserved for them based on their major, as the cost is covered as part of their scholarship.