»Laptop Assistance Program
The Fowler School of Engineering has a limited number of new laptops to provide incoming
first-year and transfer students to the Fall 2026 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 laptop to participate in class and
complete assignments. If you are provided a laptop, 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.
- 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.
