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Laptop Program

Laptop Program​

The laptop program at Lawrence Tech ensures that students are well prepared to take advantage of advanced learning opportunities, have greater access to educational resources, and achieve a competitive edge in the workplace. As an undergraduate student at Lawrence Technological University, you’ll receive an advantage that literally no other university in the nation offers. You’ll enter the job market prepared, with valuable experience using the programs that your future co-workers use every day. And the best part? It’s all included in your undergraduate tuition.

Software

Offered exclusively to all LTU undergrad students. It includes access to current industry standard software. You will have 24/7 access these expensive and specialized programs – valued up to $15,000 even at student pricing.

Hardware

Provides access to industry standard software and the hardware to run it along with on-site and remote technical support of that software and hardware.

Everywhere

Secure network wireless service throughout the campus and VPN services to access campus-only software so you can engage in your learning everywhere. No need to reserve time at a computer lab across campus.

Each fall semester, specially configured and branded laptop units, complete with furnished software, are available to all undergraduate and some graduate students after program conditions are met. See the Undergraduate students or Graduate students section below for program condition details. Once these conditions are met, eligible students may pick up their laptop from the Help Desk.

Help Desk

Located: C203 Taubman Student Services Center

Laptop Distribution and Returns

Laptop Returns

Fall 2024

12/16/2024-12/19/2024- Final Exam Week
01/06/2025- All Adjuncts not teaching Spring 2025

Laptop Distribution

Fall 2024

Monday-Friday 11:00am-4:00pm

Spring 2025

01/09/2025 10:00am-5:00pm
01/13/2025 9:30am-6:00pm

» Laptop Agreements

Before picking up a laptop, Faculty/Staff must complete the Laptop Authorization and Agreement form in Docusign. Please contact the Help Desk for assistance.

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

Here is the text of the Student Laptop Agreement for review.

If the student is under the age of 18, here is the text of the Student Laptop Agreement For Students Under The Age of 18 for review

* The One Stop Service Center, room C304 in Taubman Student Services Building processes the payment of the laptop security deposit and provides Lawrence Tech Photo IDs.

» Stolen Laptop?

» LTU Laptop Walk-in Support Available

You can find support at the Help Desk. The Help Desk is located in the Taubman Student Services Center (C203). The Help Desk also offers phone support (248.204.2330) during regular business hours and email support (helpdesk@ltu.edu) 7 days a week.

  • Hard Drive Re-imaging
  • Hardware Repair
  • Password Resets
  • Problem Diagnosis
  • Wireless Configuration
  • Campus Printer Setup
  • Wipe/Erase Hard Drive Data

Please check the Distribution & Returns page to review distribution schedules, policies and procedures for laptop distribution.

Laptop Specs and Imaging

Ensuring your device meets LTU’s hardware and software requirements is essential for a smooth academic experience. This information below provides detailed specifications for the technology you’ll need, including laptops, operating systems, and software required for various programs. Whether you’re setting up a new device or updating your current one, these guidelines help ensure compatibility with LTU’s network, applications, and course materials.

Please check the Distribution & Returns section to review distribution schedules, policies and procedures for laptop distribution.

Lawrence Tech will be providing the following hardware to undergraduate students based on their declared majors.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G5 (Architecture & Design / Game Software Development) – T3

Lenovo ThinkPad G1 P5 (Engineering / Architectural Engineering / Computer Science) – T2

Lenovo ThinkPad x13 Yoga G3 (College of Business & IT / College of Arts & Sciences / College of Health Sciences) – T1

Apple MacBook Pro (Media Communications / Graphic Design / Audio Engineering)

For older laptop images please visit the Laptop Image Archive page.

Personal Computers

Students may opt out of the Laptop Program and use their own laptops; however, this will not reduce the student’s tuition and fees.

With a personally-owned laptops, the student also become wholly responsible for acquiring all college-required software. Due to software licensing restrictions, we cannot install software on personally owned laptops with the exception of some software available to students.

Repair and exchange privileges and other services available through the Help Desk are not available for personally owned machines.

FAQ

Who is eligible to receive LTU Hardware?

All undergraduate students pursuing degrees at LTU are eligible to receive hardware.

What hardware will I get?

Students in the College of Architecture and Design and those majoring in Game Software Development may be eligible to pick up a Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G5.

Students in the College of Engineering and those majoring in Architectural Engineering may be eligible to pick up a Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G5.

Students in the College of Business & IT and College of Arts & Sciences may be eligible to pick up a Lenovo ThinkPad x13 Yoga G3.

Students majoring in Graphic Design, Media Communications and Audio Engineering may be eligible to pick up a MacBook Pro.

Laptop specs are located on the Hardware and Software page.

What software will I get?

A wide variety of software is pre-installed on LTU laptops for student use. LTU strives to keep its students on the cutting edge of education with learning and industry-standard software applications.

Each year LTU re-configures the LTU laptops to specifications set by the individual colleges (Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and CoBIT) and their respective departments.

To view the current software configuration (image) please locate and click on the corresponding laptop that is configured for your program.

Each of the colleges or departments review and recommend that certain software be installed on the LTU laptops. This software configuration is specific to the student’s major.  

Hardware is pre-loaded with the software configuration that is customized by consultations, recommendations and reviews from the student’s major or college departmental Faculty. This customized software configuration is called an image. 

Each college or department is responsible for their own software recommendations. All images are reviewed and updated each academic year by the appropriate college or department, based on course and software development.

Is hardware and software required for all students?

LTU laptops are highly recommended for undergraduate students.

The use of the hardware and software both in and out of the classroom is a integral part of Lawrence Technological University’s educational mission. The Laptop Program (formerly the Laptop Initiative) was launched in the fall of 2000.

It is a dynamic program to assure that LTU students are well prepared and positioned to take full advantage of advanced learning opportunities, greater access to educational resources, and ultimately, achieve a competitive edge in the workplace.

 

Are graduate and doctoral students required to have hardware and software?

Doctoral and graduate students are not included in the Laptop Program and are generally not required to use hardware and software. Hardware is not generally available for graduate students except those in the Master of Architecture or by exception. For available software please click here .

In the event an exception is made, graduate students are subject to the same terms and policies as undergraduate students. Graduate students must pay a $500 security deposit, sign a laptop agreement, and turn in their hardware by the posted dates (or incur late charges of $20 for each day the computer is not returned).

A Graduate fee of $95 per credit hour will be assessed to their accounts when they register for the Laptop Program.

How does the Laptop Program benefit LTU students?

The program represents more than just the hardware – LTU continues to expend considerable resources on industry standard software, service infrastructure.

Hardware. Software. Everywhere.

 

 

How does participation in the Laptop Program benefit me personally?

When you participate in the Laptop Program you will receive:

  • The use of hardware for your undergraduate career at LTU.
  • Hardware is pre-loaded with program specific industry standard software for your coursework.
  • Direct integration of your hardware and software into many classes, including classroom network connections with access to Internet around campus
  • Access to Help Desk services for computer repair and technical support.

When can I pickup my LTuZone hardware?

Eligible students can pickup hardware during laptop distribution dates.

The student must pay a $500 security deposit, be registered for classes and sign the Online laptop agreement, available via  BannerWeb , before they can pick up any hardware. See note below for students under 18 years of age.

Note: If the student is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign a paper copy of the Under 18 Laptop Agreement on behalf of the student. Please bring this signed agreement to the LTU laptop distribution if you are under 18.

Can I use my own equipment instead of LTU hardware?

Yes, students can use their own equipment instead of participating in the Laptop Program.

Students using personal hardware are wholly responsible for acquiring all software and meeting the technology standards required for their coursework. These technology standards and software editions can be very rapidly advancing in order to keep pace with ever changing industry standards.

 

Software availability for personal equipment?

Please see Available Software for information regarding software on personal machines. For more information please contact us at helpdesk@ltu.edu or 248.204.2330

 

Tech support for personal equipment?

Students using personal equipment are responsible for their own insurance coverage. Also, due to hardware or software differences, the Help Desk may be unable to provide problem resolution or software assistance on personal equipment. Also the repair and exchange privileges and other services available through the Help Desk for LTU laptops are not available for personal equipment.

What about the deposit?

The $500 deposit can be paid by check, money order, cash, credit card or financial aid at the   One Stop Center . The deposit will be returned by check in the mail approximately three to four weeks after the hardware is returned. See note below.

Note: Laptop security  deposit  will be returned by  check  in the mail approximately two to three weeks after the laptop is returned.  Security deposits are first  applied to any outstanding student account  balance.

 

Do I have to pay a deposit each year?

No, students do not need to pay a deposit each year. When a student returns their laptop they may elect to hold their deposit if they plan to pickup another laptop in the coming semester. These funds, less any charges for damages to the hardware, will be held and reapplied to your deposit.

Can I keep my hardware over the summer break?

Yes, if certain conditions are met. Students may keep the hardware for the summer if they are enrolled in summer courses and/or if they are registered for classes the following fall semester.

What am I responsible for when I participate in the Laptop Program?

 

  • Keeping it clean and in good condition.
  • Ensuring it is in your possession and in a secure place.
  • Reporting any damage or theft immediately to the Help Desk.
  • Returning all hardware to the Help Desk during the designated return dates if you are not registered for the following semester.

 

What if I cannot return the laptop by the designated date?

Please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@ltu.edu or 248.204.2330 if you cannot return your hardware by the designated return dates.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.