CHANGES TO LAPTOP CHOICE PROGRAM
Due to university-wide budgetary constraints, the Laptop Choice Program has been suspended for the remainder of the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
For the remainder of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, IT will only replace laptops eligible for the Laptop Choice Program that cannot otherwise be repaired. No exceptions.
In addition, effective 11/7/2023 the following changes will be implemented:
- The computer refresh lifecycle has been extended from 4 years to 5 years for a Windows computer and from 5 years to 6 years for a Mac computer.
- IT will not be providing peripherals (i.e. additional monitors, mouse, keyboards, etc.). No exceptions.
- We will review the Laptop Choice Program again starting July 1, 2024 to determine feasibility of the current policy.
The Laptop Choice program provides all full-time faculty and staff with one computer (only). The computer is a choice of a Mac or a PC laptop providing access to a seamless digital workspace.
Laptops are a more agile, sustainable, and cost-effective solution that provides an integrated seamless digital workspace for a more collaborative workforce. Learn more about the program here.
Please email IT Central at itcentral@newschool.edu for a consultation.
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One laptop only per full-time faculty and staff member
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An individual can choose a PC or Mac laptop of comparable performance
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PC laptops are replaced every 5 years/Mac every 6 years
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Program is funded as part of the university's annual capital budget
- Click here for more information about the Laptop Choice Program Policies