DePauw University Laptop Program

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A core component of DePauw's success in incorporating technology into the fabric of the University is the Student Laptop Initiative.  The Initiative requires all students entering DePauw to purchase a designated Dell or Apple Computer laptop through the DePauw Laptop Purchase Program.

Key components of the program:

• All students entering DePauw are required to purchase one of  the program laptop computers specified by the University. 
• The University has entered into partnerships with Dell and Apple Computer to customize systems for our students.  The customization goes beyond the specific hardware, including a custom bundle of software and specialized support services.  We have found this standardization helps bring equity to the students at large and helps faculty to more effectively utilize the technology in the classroom
• The purchase of these computers is a transaction between the student and the chosen computer vendor.  The University has worked with both Dell and Apple Computer to provide a special custom store for the purchase of the required computers.  Purchasing Your Laptop
• If you are interested in exploring options to pay for your laptop, please browse Financing.
• We ask that students purchase the specified Dell Latitude or Apple laptop by the start of fall classes.