PC or Mac, laptop or desktop—if you’re buying a new computer for college, there’s no “best” or recommended kind. The computer you’re most comfortable with is the one we recommend. If you do choose a laptop, we’ve got wireless zones across campus so you’ll always be online.
You’ll have 24/7 access to your department computer lab, including software specific to your classes/major and unlimited printing (though it’s convenient to have a printer in your room as well). You can also use your lab to check email, work on papers for other classes, and check facebook.
Michigan Tech has discounts available through Dell. You can also get education discounts from HP and Apple (no special website required, just look for the education or student pricing option).
You can purchase many software packages and programs, like Microsoft Office, from our Campus Bookstore at an education rate. You’ll need to provide your student ID to get the discount, so you may need to wait until Orientation week.