Student Laptop Purchase Program
Learning Starts with the Right Laptop
Buy a laptop selected with academic departments, backed by on-campus tech support, and ready for everything your coursework requires.
What’s Included When You Participate
All Wentworth students are required to bring a laptop that meets the technical specifications of their major or program. This helps you have a high-quality academic experience where you can fully participate in hands-on coursework and use required academic software.
Participating in the Student Laptop Purchase Program takes the guesswork out of that process and offers meaningful value, support, and peace of mind. Since it launched in Fall 2022, 3 out 4 Wentworth students have purchased their laptop through this program.
Benefits of purchasing through the program include:
Cost & Value
- Save up to 55% off retail pricing on commercial-grade laptops (current price only guaranteed while supplies last)
- Free shipping within the U.S. or on-campus pickup
- Eligible first-year undergraduate students may receive financial grants
- Other payment options: credit card, check, or cash; reimbursement from student loans or 529 savings plan after paying upfront
Software Compatibility
- Laptops are selected in collaboration with academic departments
- Pre-approved to meet the software and performance needs of your program from start to finish
- Removes the risk of purchasing an incompatible device
Support & Repairs
- 4 years of Accidental Damage Protection (a $250+ value) covering drops, liquid spills, cracked screens and more
- 4-year manufacturer's warranty on hardware failures
- On-campus warranty repairs at Tech Spot
- Loaner laptops available for up to one week while yours is being serviced
Ownership & Flexibility
- The laptop is yours to keep—even after graduation
- Students may purchase a laptop anytime during the academic year
- Early ordering is encouraged to avoid cost increases
A Student's Perspective
Your Program’s Recommended Laptop
DTS works with academic departments to identify the best device for each program. For the 2026–2027 academic year, all students will use:
- HP ZBook Fury G1i 16” (SKU #C3FL1UA#ABA)
This model is selected to meet the performance needs of all programs, including those with design and graphics-intensive coursework.
To learn more about the laptop and what’s included, expand the sections below.
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HP ZBook Fury G1i 16”
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Recommended for
All majorsSpecifications
- Display: 16.0" WUXGA (1920 × 1200), anti-glare, low blue light, 400 nits
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 255H
- Memory (RAM): 16GB
- Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX™ professional graphics (8GB)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
- Keyboard: Backlit, spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad
- Battery: Long Life battery with fast charging (up to 50% in ~30 minutes)
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
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Support & Warranty Included in the Price
- Accidental Damage Protection (4 years): Covers repairs for drops, liquid spills, cracked screens, and other physical damage
- Manufacturer’s Warranty (4 years): Includes coverage for part failures
- On-Campus Support (4 years): Includes hardware repair service provided by Tech Spot, Wentworth’s Technology Help Desk
- Shipping & Delivery: Ground shipping included. Note: Non-continental U.S. orders must be shipped to and picked up on campus.
Payment & Financial Assistance
Wentworth is committed to ensuring all students have access to the tools they need.
Here’s how you can purchase your laptop.
Ways to Pay
- Credit card, cash, or check
- Qualified first-year undergraduate students may receive a financial grant to cover part of the cost of their laptop. Eligibility is based on the information submitted through your FAFSA. If you qualify, the grant amount will be automatically applied in the Laptop Portal
- 529 savings plans may be used (check with your plan administrator)
- Student loans or excess financial aid may be used for reimbursement after you pay upfront
Please note: Payment plans are not available through this program.
Need More Help?
To learn more about financial aid eligibility or how to plan your laptop purchase, contact Financial Aid.
If you aren’t eligible for financial aid and the cost of a laptop remains out of reach, get in touch with DTS. We’ll work with you to explore any remaining options.
When Will I Receive My Laptop?
Your timeline depends on 1. whether you choose shipping or in-person pickup and 2. how you pay.
Check out the table below for more details.
Payment Method |
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| Credit Card | Ships as early as 72 hours after payment is confirmed. | Available for pickup at WOW, just before Fall Semester begins. |
| Check | Send your check by [DATE] for timely shipping. Check must be received and processed by Micros Northeast first. | Send your check by [DATE]. Once processed, your laptop will be available at WOW. |
| Cash | Not available. Cash payments require in-person pickup. See pickup column. | Pay in person and receive your laptop at WOW, provided there are no financial holds on your account. |
| Partial Laptop Grant | You must pay your remaining balance and clear any financial holds first. Then:
| You must pay your remaining balance and clear any financial holds first. Then:
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How Will Academic Software Be Distributed?
Wentworth provides access to designated academic software for all students at no additional charge.
Students will be provided with instructions on how and when they can access a software portal that allows them to download and install academic software on laptops that meet the required specifications, regardless of whether they were purchased through Wentworth’s laptop program.
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What Happens If I Choose Not to Purchase a Laptop Through Wentworth and Instead Bring My Own?
All Wentworth students, including transfers, are required to bring a laptop to ensure a consistent and high-quality academic experience. If a student does not purchase a laptop through Wentworth and brings their own instead, the laptop must meet the required technical specifications for the device referenced above, based on the student’s enrolled major. Bringing a laptop that meets the required specifications is essential to ensure that it is compatible with and can efficiently run the required academic software.
Wentworth recommends that students purchase an extended 4-year warranty from their supplier. The Tech Spot is committed to providing academic software and general consultation to the greatest extent possible. However, their ability to assist with certain issues will be significantly limited, and they will not be able to offer hardware repairs for laptops not purchased through the program.
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Why Is Apple Not One of the Choices?
Several required academic software packages are incompatible with the Apple operating system and would require a dual boot configuration. This would add a layer of complexity for support and negatively impact student experience.
Apple computers are also generally more expensive than Windows computers and would put more of a financial burden on students.
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How Will Students Know Which Laptop to Purchase?
Wentworth’s Digital Technology Services division has worked with faculty to identify key software and the required computer specifications necessary for success in each major.
Wentworth will provide incoming students with this information in Summer and will facilitate access to recommended vendors. This will enable students to purchase laptops at a group rate and select equipment that is configured to work within the minimum required specifications for their major. -
How Did Wentworth Choose These Particular Brands/ Specifications of Laptops?
Wentworth conducts annual review sessions with academic departments to discuss and agree upon laptop specifications required to support academic software.
We review our vendors’ capability to deliver computers that meet the specifications, and we also review laptop specifications published by our peer schools with similar programs.
All this information is evaluated and analyzed to determine the brands and specifications of laptops that are selected. -
Will Laptop Specifications Meet a Student’s Academic Needs for All Four Years?
Yes. Each year, DTS works closely with faculty to determine the laptop specifications that will support all four years of the student’s learning experience.
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How Soon Do I Need to Order a Laptop to Ensure I Receive It Before the Start of the Fall Semester?
Wentworth recommends ordering laptops as soon as the portal opens to increase the likelihood of receiving the laptop before the start of the Fall semester.
Order no later than Friday, August 15 for expected delivery before the start of Fall semester.
The laptop portal closes briefly in Spring and reopens in Summer. Students may continue ordering throughout the academic year as long as inventory is available. -
What if I Purchase a Laptop and End Up Not Coming to Wentworth?
The students are the owners of the laptop and will need to work with the vendor, MicrosNE, on any returns.
If a student has not received their laptop yet, they can contact MicrosNE to cancel the order and receive a refund.
If they have received the laptop, MicrosNE has the following policy: "Any item can be returned for a full refund within 30 days of purchase as long as all the original box and packaging is included and the laptop is in original condition."
Want the Best Deal? Don't Wait.
Ordering early means you get one of the limited number of laptops secured at the current discounted rate. It’s the easiest way to avoid potential price increases and delays.
Questions? We’re Here to Help
Your education is hands-on. Your tech support should be too.
Email us at laptop@wit.edu.
