In 2005, going to college online was a luxury offered to students at prestigious universities or innovative schools. In 2023, things have migrated from luxury to necessity. Over 95% of colleges and universities in the United States offer at least one course through online study. In fact, over 65% of students state that online study is a Must have for college students.
Since online in integral to the student experience, we list colleges that excel at providing technology support to their students. This list is made of schools that offer laptops to incoming college students, loaners for existing students and cutting edge deals with select manufactures. Additionally, we have also included tech support programs because we all know that technology problems always occur around noon when everyone is around. We are kidding. If you have a tech emergency, your school should have the resources to support you.
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Full Sail provides enrolled students with an Apple MacBook Pro laptop through the LaunchBox Initiative, except for those in Game Development, Software Development, and Simulation and Visualization Degrees, who receive an HP Laptop. You can find software and hardware details on the degree programs pages. For additional program information, contact the admissions department.
Location : Winter Park, Fl
Offered Laptop Brand : MacBook Pro
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In the fall semester, free laptops are given to undergraduates and some graduate students through the LTuZone Program. The laptop type depends on your major:
Lenovo Yoga laptops for Management, Engineering, or Arts and Sciences students.
HP Z Books for Architecture, Transportation Design, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Game Art students.
Apple MacBook Pros for Imaging, Graphic Design, Media Communication, or Audio Tech Engineering students.
These laptops come with industry-standard software and the necessary hardware. The program includes access to LTuZone technical support, and the laptops have warranties and insurance coverage. All hardware and software costs are included in tuition.
Location : Southfield, MI
Offered Laptop Brand : HP Z, Lenovo Pro, MacBook Pro
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The best classrooms aren’t always rooms Students can learn without limits with iPad®-powered learning.
Our mobile curriculum provides better engagement with interactive lessons and tools to connect with classmates and professors. Plus, students can save up to 90% off the cost of traditional textbooks with original e-books.
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Offered Laptop Brand : I-Pad
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Miller-Motte is committed to student success. We offer personalized support for career goals, financial aid guidance, and a technology package that includes a Google Chromebook
Location : Fayetteville, NC
Offered Laptop Brand : Google Chromebook
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Miller-Motte is committed to student success. We offer personalized support for career goals, financial aid guidance, and a technology package that includes a Google Chromebook
Location : Chattanooga, TN
Offered Laptop Brand : Google Chromebook
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The University of Maryland Laptop Lending Program aims to offer portable computers to AAP students who lack their own PCs or laptops for university projects. These laptops come pre-configured with University software, including Windows Vista Home Basic or Windows XP Professional with SP2, Office 2007 Professional or Office 2003 Professional, McAfee Antivirus, and MSN Live Messenger.
All eligible SSS/McNair scholars must consult with the Program Associate Director to borrow a laptop.
Location : College Park, MD
Offered Laptop Brand : Laptop Loaner
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) offers equipment support to Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and staff through the Technology Equipment Loan program. This program, created during the Covid-19 pandemic, allows Georgia Tech community members to request loaner laptops and hotspots for academic or work needs. You can access the program on services.gatech.edu in the academic continuity resource section.
You can request Windows 10 laptops and AT&T hotspots. These laptops come with software like Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat DC, Google Chrome, Firefox, and other commonly used tools either licensed by the Institute or freely available. The equipment meets or exceeds Georgia Tech’s recommended technology specifications for students (sco.gatech.edu/hardware-requirements/).
There’s no specific maximum loan period, but OIT encourages users to return equipment they no longer need or when leaving the Institute.
Location : Atlanta, GA
Offered Laptop Brand : Laptop Loaner
Long Term Loaner Laptops (Library/ASC)
Windows 10
MS365 Apps
Read & Write Gold 12
(If you need your loaner laptop updated with the newest version of Respondus/Pearson LockDown Browser and Microsoft Office 2021, please stop by the Student Help Desk in A201)
To Request a Long Term Loaner Laptops go to Jacobs Library.
Location : Ogelesby, IL
Offered Laptop Brand : Laptop Loaner
New or returning bachelor’s students receive a brand-new laptop when enrolling in our online programs, equipped with Microsoft software. After completing your first three quarters of classes, the laptop becomes yours. Each student receives one laptop.
You can find full details in the bachelor’s laptop agreement provided by your admissions officer or the relevant loaner agreement with Verizon and Verizon Wireless.
Location : Online
Offered Laptop Brand : HP Z, Lenovo Pro, Dell
Rasmussen University offers a laptop program for new students who enroll in eligible campus-based programs. These programs are Healthcare Certificate – Medical Assisting Pathway, Medical Assisting Diploma, Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN), Professional Nursing Associate’s (ADN/RN), and Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Keep in mind, this offer is tied to specific conditions like timely enrollment by either May 8, 2024 or July 1, 2024.
Location : On-Campus
Offered Laptop Brand : Lenovo® V14 AMD Ryzen 5 laptops, equipped with a 14-inch display, 8 GB of RAM, and pre-loaded with various learning tools such as Microsoft® Office Suite and Blackboard® Learn.