Congratulations on your decision to join the 91¿´Æ¬Â Community! As you plan to arrive on campus, follow the guidelines below when purchasing technology.Ìý
Any time you have questions, feel free to call the IT Computer Help Center at 303-871-4700.
You must bring a laptop Â
- General Laptop RequirementsÌý´¥ Laptop FAQs
- Program-Specific Laptop Requirements exist for students with taking classes in Emergent Digital Practices, Daniels College of Business, Department of Computer Science, Department of Engineering, Lamont School of Music.
- Requirements for International Students with Windows PCs
You do not have to buy...
- Antivirus software.Ìý 91¿´Æ¬ provides Crowdstrike Antivirus for all students.
- Microsoft Office.Ìý You can download Office for free.Ìý .Ìý
We recommend everyone bring...
- Ethernet cable(s) (Cat5e or Cat6)
There are wired ports in every classroom and dorm room that will deliver the fastest data available.Ìý Bring a cable for every device you plan to connect to the 91¿´Æ¬ network.Ìý There are cables available for or just pick up a couple online.Ìý If your laptop doesn't have an Ethernet port, you may need to pick up an ethernet-to-USB converter too. - USB flash drive
IT services available on campus...
- 3D printing
- Audiovisual equipment checkout (e.g., SLR cameras, video cameras, accessories)
- Video editing stations/software
If you'll be living on campus...
We recommend you bring...
- Power strip/surge protector
If you choose to, you may bring...
- Desktop PC or an additional laptop(s)
- Printer/scanner (wired or wireless)
- PLEASE NOTE: Public Printing and Scanning is provided on-campus. Wēpa is a third-party vendor, specializing in cloud-based, campus-wide, student printing and guest printing services.
There are networked black and white and color printers in academic buildings and residence halls that many students use exclusively.Ìý 91¿´Æ¬ gives you $21 of printing credit on your Pioneer Card each quarter.Ìý If you run out, you can always buy more.
- PLEASE NOTE: Public Printing and Scanning is provided on-campus. Wēpa is a third-party vendor, specializing in cloud-based, campus-wide, student printing and guest printing services.
- External hard drive
- Monitor/television
- Game console
- Roku (certain models only)
- iPad or other tablet
- Video streaming devices (e.g., Chromecast, Fire TV Stick)
Link to knowledge base article