»Laptop Assistance Program
The Fowler School of Engineering has a limited number of new 14-inch MacBook Pros
and Dell Pros to provide incoming first-year and transfer students to the Fall 2025
term. If you aren't sure whether you need a new computer, check our Computer Recommendations page.
Terms and conditions
Chapman University will provide select students a MacBook Pro or Dell Pro to participate
in class and complete assignments. The MacBook Pro will be configured as follows:
Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU, and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD. The Dell Pro will
be configured as follows: Intel Core Ultra 5 235U CPU, 12 neural processing unit cores
for AI support, boost up to 4.9GHz, integrated graphics support with 512GB SSD Storage
and 16GB of RAM and a 3-year protection plan.
If you are provided a MacBook or Dell, you will need to agree to the program’s terms
and conditions, which will include the following items:
- The computer will be your property as long as you remain enrolled in a minimum of
12 credits per semester and active in a Fowler Engineering major.
- If you are forced to leave the program due to academic or performance issues, or if
you elect on your own to leave the program before graduating, the computer will need
to be returned in working order as originally issued or the value of the computer
at the time of departure according to a depreciation schedule will need to be paid
to the University
- It is expected that you will have and use this equipment on a regular basis in class
and out of class to perform coursework as needed.
- While enrolled, the University will maintain administrator rights in order to manage
institutionally licensed software.
- The equipment will be covered by AppleCare™ for the first three years of your program.
Any additional insurance necessary to cover loss or damage will not be covered by
Chapman University.
- Chapman University will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged equipment
and you must report this to the Fowler School of Engineering Office of the Dean to
replace the equipment. Replacement requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Any university-licensed software may not be removed, altered or copied.
- When you graduate, you will be able to keep this equipment, but your access to university-supplied
and licensed software will be eliminated.
