For those students who wish to purchase a new laptop directly, Chatham’s Discounted Purchase Laptop Program allows a student to purchase a new MacBook laptop or Windows Surface laptop, which meets university requirements at a discounted price through Chatham’s online store.
Students who purchase through the discount purchase program can bring their purchased laptop to IT Support Services during New Student Orientation. During these optional sessions, IT Support Services can help configure the laptop for university or any program requirements, install the latest Microsoft (and major-specific) software, set up security and virus protection, and connect to the university network. Self-service instructions will also be distributed before Orientation.
With the Direct Purchase Laptop Program, students purchase and own the computer directly, can choose their warranty length (we recommend four years), and the cost of the laptop can be bundled into a student’s financial aid package if interested in using grants or loans to help offset the costs.
Students will receive standard software and device support from Chatham ITS Support Services but no hardware repair or extensive support.
Check your undergraduate major or graduate program for any program-specific technology and computer requirements.
The discount computer store for the 24-25 academic year will open in April 2024.
If a student chooses to bring their existing laptop, the device must meet minimum requirements to ensure connection to Chatham’s network and run the required software. In addition, some majors at Chatham may not allow the BYOD option due to specific academic technology or software requirements for the major, so be sure to check with your program.
The following are the minimum laptop requirements that must be met at Chatham for a BYOD laptop. If a student’s BYOD laptop does not meet these requirements, Chatham cannot guarantee that the device will work on the network and run the necessary software.
Students who purchase through the discount purchase program can bring their purchased laptop to IT Support Services during New Student Orientation. During these optional sessions, IT Support Services can help configure the laptop for university or any program requirements, install the latest Microsoft (and major-specific) software, set up security and virus protection, and connect to the university network. Self-service instructions will also be distributed before Orientation.
Students will receive standard software and device support from Chatham ITS Support Services but no hardware repair or extensive support. All devices must meet minimum requirements for support.
Check your undergraduate major or graduate program for any program-specific technology and computer requirements.
All students will pay a University Tech Fee that helps fund software licensing (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, SSPS), connectivity, cyber security, computer labs, Support Services (Helpdesk) support, and other campus technology investments and infrastructure.
After reviewing the student computer program options above, new students will need to select their computer program choice as part of the application process to Chatham. If you have any questions about choosing a computer or need further guidance, please contact IT Support at support@album-famille.net to discuss what may be best for you and your needs. For all other admission-related questions, please contact the admissions team directly at chathamadmissions@album-famille.net.
