CII 3051, located in the CII annex, will serve as the starting point for this year's laptop distribution. FRESHMEN: Please note that because laptop distribution is a scheduled event, you cannot choose which day to pick up your laptop. You will be notified by Residence Life as to when you should report to the CII.

If you are unable to pick up your laptop at one of the times listed above, the Mobile Computing Program will also hold two small-scale distribution sessions in the VCC lobby during the first week of classes, as follows:

Fall 2009 laptop trade-up schedule

The Mobile Computing Package for Fall 2009 is made up of the Lenovo W500 laptop, a comprehensive pre-installed software suite, a backpack carrying case, an Ethernet cable, a security cable and lock, and an iClicker classroom personal response unit. The laptop is specially configured for easy connection to the Rensselaer network, and fully supported by on-campus repair and consulting facilities.

The purchase price of this complete package is $1,825.

To help insure your new investment, Haylor, Freyer and Coon Collegiate Student insurance offers a policy with a low deductible which covers computers and other personal property. For more information and an on-line enrollment form, please visit the Haylor, Freyer and Coon website and click on Personal Property Protection.

Complete laptop and software specifications
Fall 2009 "Go Mobile" Brochure (pdf)

Select your Rensselaer status below
to learn about your ordering options!

Freshmen	All incoming undergraduate students are required to have a laptop computer. A packet with details and ordering information will be mailed to you at the end of June. Please wait for this packet.
Juniors (Third-year students)	While a two-year refresh is not a requirement, students will benefit from beginning the third year at Rensselaer with an entirely new laptop computer, the best way to keep pace with rapidly changing technology. Note that each year the minimum specs for the laptop computer only apply to incoming students.
Other Students	Each year, every matriculated student is allowed to purchase one laptop computer through the Mobile Computing Program. This information also applies to all matriculated graduate and MBA students in the Lally School who are required to have a laptop computer.