Laptop Distribution and Return Dates

Location: C203, Computer Help Desk, Taubman Center

Distribution: major laptop distributions are scheduled at the beginning of each term.  After regularly scheduled distributions have ended, the Help Desk will distribute laptops to students and faculty Monday - Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  The Help Desk also distributes laptops by appointment.

Laptop Return: students who are graduating, withdrawing, or transferring at the end of the academic term must return their laptops during the posted laptop return dates. 

Laptop Distribution and Return dates for 2009

Laptop Distribution Procedures

Faculty Distribution:

Before picking up a laptop, faculty must provide a fully executed Laptop Authorization form signed by the appropriate personnel from their department and a signed 2009 Faculty Laptop Agreement.

Student Distribution:

Before a student receives a laptop, they must:

• Register for classes for the current term.
• Pay a $500 security deposit, payable by check or credit card.
• Have a Lawrence Tech photo ID card.
• Sign the laptop agreement which is online in BannerWeb.

The One Stop Service Center, room C304 Taubman Student Services Building accepts payments of the laptop security deposits and provides Lawrence Tech Photo IDs.                                                                                                          

Laptop Return Procedures

 
Upon semester completion, complete withdrawal, graduation from LTU, or notification by LTU, the immediate return of the LTU Laptop is required.  In addition, upon premature departure from the University, whether by dismissal, involuntary withdrawal, or other occurrence, the student must return the LTU Laptop within 5 business days to the Computer Help Desk.

Late fees of $20 per business day will be charged if the laptop is returned after 5 business days from the date of departure from Lawrence Tech.

Students:  If you have final exams after the return deadline, an exception will be made for you to return your laptop one business day following your last exam without any penalty.

The LTU laptop must be returned in its original condition, less reasonable wear, to Computer Help Desk, room C203, Taubman Center.  Please ensure the stylus is included with all tablet returns, as well as the docking station or external burner.

Missing Accessories:

Users will be charged for accessories not returned:

Tablet Stylus - $75
External CD/DVD drive - $100
AC Power Adapter - $50
Carrying Case - $25

Charges for missing Mac accessories available at the Help Desk.

Please use the following guidelines prior to returning your LTU laptop:

Upon return of the LTU laptop to the Help Desk, please utilize the following procedures:

• Remove laptop and power adapter from carrying case.
• Boot-up laptop (to your user account).
• Remove all accessories from the case 
  
  Please back up your data prior to returning your laptop!