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Fowler School of Engineering

Laptop Loan Program for Students

»Laptop Loan Program for Students

The Laptop Loan Program allows qualified students to borrow a MacBook Pro or Dell Precision laptop from the Fowler School of Engineering for use during the semester.

The borrower is expected to use the laptop to perform coursework and recognize it as an essential tool for their education. Laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the limited number of laptops available, the loan program is only available for students currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits and active in a Fowler Engineering major. 

Guidelines

  • MacBook Pro and Dell Precision laptops are available for loan for up to one semester. 
  • The lending period will end at the end of the current semester and must be returned by the last day of the semester. 
  • Students must be in good standing with the University, currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits, and active in a Fowler Engineering major. 
  • A valid Chapman student ID card is required to check out a laptop. 
  • Students must complete and submit the Laptop Loan Agreement Form prior to picking up a laptop. 
  • One laptop per student on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  • Students are not allowed to remove, alter, or copy any University licensed software loaded on the laptop. 
  • If the laptop is lost, damaged, or stolen, the borrower is responsible for paying for the value of the laptop. 
  • A laptop loan is a privilege and can be revoked at any time. 

Terms and Conditions of the Laptop Loan Program


To be considered for our Laptop Loan Program, please read the following terms and conditions below and complete the Loan Agreement Form.


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Program Terms and Conditions - MacBook Pro

The Fowler School of Engineering will be providing you with a MacBook Pro, hereinafter referred to as the “equipment”. Once the equipment has been distributed, you will be responsible for its condition while in your possession. It is expected you will use this equipment to perform coursework as needed and as an essential tool for your education.


While in possession of the equipment, the University will maintain administrator rights in order to manage institutionally licensed software. If you leave, withdraw, or drop from a Fowler School of Engineering major, regardless of the reason, the equipment will need to be returned in working order as originally issued and no later than the last day of the current semester. 

The equipment will be covered by AppleCare™.  Certain damage repairs and technical assistance from Apple may be obtained directly from Apple as a result of that coverage. 

The approximate value of the MacBook Pro with associated AppleCare™ coverage totals $2,400.  

In order to receive this equipment, you must agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. I agree to accept as a loan a 13-inch display MacBook Pro configured as follows: 1 4GHz Intel Quad-Core Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645, 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM, 128GB PCIe-based SSD with Backlit Keyboard, along with a power adapter and pre-loaded software that is owned and licensed to the University.
  2. I may use this equipment for purposes of Chapman University coursework only; I may not use the equipment for my personal use.
  3. I agree to return the original equipment supplied as described above by the final day of the current semester in the same condition it was loaned to me, accounting for any ordinary wear and tear. 
  4. If I am unable to return the equipment in person, I will notify the Fowler School of Engineering Office of the Dean at engineering@chapman.edu to obtain appropriate equipment return procedures including shipping instructions to mail the equipment to campus. 
  5. If this equipment is damaged, lost, or stolen the student must report this to the Fowler School of Engineering Office of the Dean at engineering@chapman.edu immediately. 
  6. I understand that this equipment will be necessary to participate in course requirements and without it, I cannot participate fully as required. Hence if lost, damaged, or stolen and not covered by AppleCare™ or personally supplied insurance, I will need to replace the unit and pay for the value of the equipment as an expense billed to my student account, unless I arrange another payment method that is acceptable to the Fowler School of Engineering.
  7. I understand that this equipment is covered by the terms and conditions of AppleCare™ but is otherwise not insured by the University.  I understand that it is my responsibility to purchase or otherwise secure any insurance that I believe to be necessary to cover any loss or damage not covered by AppleCare. 
  8. I understand that the University is not responsible for any content on this equipment or its associated iCloud service other than the University’s licensed software.
  9. I understand that the University is not responsible for the unavailability, loss, inadvertent modification, or exposure of data on this equipment and its associated iCloud services.
  10. I agree that I will not remove, alter or copy any university licensed software loaded on this equipment.
  11. I agree that I will be required to comply with the University’s Network and Acceptable Use policy available at /campus-services/information-systems/policies-and-procedures/acceptable-use-policy.aspx
  12. I may access AppleCare™ by contacting servicedesk@chapman.edu or 714-997-6600 or contacting Apple directly at any apple store or online.
  13. I understand I must remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits in the current semester and active in a Fowler School of Engineering major. 
  14. I understand if I am forced to leave the Fowler School of Engineering due to academic or performance issues, or if I elect on my own to leave before the end of the current term, the equipment 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. 
  15. I understand participation in the Laptop Loan Program is a privilege and may be revoked at any time. 
  16. A true and correct copy of the Agreement, as executed by the Parties, may be used in lieu of an original for all purposes permitted by law. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original but such counterpart together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

Program Terms and Conditions - Dell Mobile Precision

The Fowler School of Engineering will be providing you with a Dell Mobile Precision, hereinafter referred to as the “equipment”. Once the equipment has been distributed, you will be responsible for its condition while in your possession. It is expected you will use this equipment to perform coursework as needed and as an essential tool for your education.

While in possession of the equipment, the University will maintain administrator rights in order to manage institutionally licensed software. If you leave, withdraw, or drop from a Fowler School of Engineering major, regardless of the reason, the equipment will need to be returned in working order as originally issued and no later than the last day of the current semester. 

The approximate value of the Dell Mobile Precision totals $3,125.  

In order to receive this equipment you must agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. I agree to accept as a loan a 15-inch display Dell Mobile Precision 5560 configured as follows: 2.50 GHz Intel Core Processor i7-11850H with boost up to 4.80 GHz, Windows 10 Pro, Nvidia RTX A2000 graphics, 32 GB of Ram, 1 TB, Solid State Drive with Backlit Keyboard, along with a power adapter and pre-loaded software that is owned and licensed to the University.
  2. I may use this equipment for purposes of Chapman University coursework only; I may not use the equipment for my personal use.
  3. I agree to return the original equipment supplied as described above by the final day of the current semester in the same condition it was loaned to me, accounting for any ordinary wear and tear. 
  4. If I am unable to return the equipment in person, I will notify the Fowler School of Engineering Office of the Dean at engineering@chapman.edu to obtain appropriate equipment return procedures including shipping instructions to mail the equipment to campus. 
  5. If this equipment is damaged, lost, or stolen the student must report this to the Fowler School of Engineering Office of the Dean at engineering@chapman.edu immediately. 
  6. I understand that this equipment will be necessary to participate in course requirements and without it, I cannot participate fully as required. Hence if lost, damaged, or stolen and not covered by personally supplied insurance, I will need to replace the unit and pay for the value of the equipment as an expense billed to my student account, unless I arrange another payment method that is acceptable to the Fowler School of Engineering.
  7. I understand that it is my responsibility to purchase or otherwise secure any insurance that I believe to be necessary to cover any loss or damage.
  8. I understand that the University is not responsible for any content on this equipment other than the University’s licensed software.
  9. I understand that the University is not responsible for the unavailability, loss, inadvertent modification, or exposure of data on this equipment.
  10. I agree that I will not remove, alter or copy any university licensed software loaded on this equipment.
  11. I agree that I will be required to comply with the University’s Network and Acceptable Use Policy available at /campus-services/information-systems/policies-and-procedures/acceptable-use-policy.aspx
  12. I understand I must remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits in the current semester and active in a Fowler School of Engineering major. 
  13. I understand if I am forced to leave the Fowler School of Engineering due to academic or performance issues, or if I elect on my own to leave before the end of the current term, the equipment 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. 
  14. I understand participation in the Laptop Loan Program is a privilege and may be revoked at any time. 
  15. A true and correct copy of the Agreement, as executed by the Parties, may be used in lieu of an original for all purposes permitted by law. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original but such counterpart together shall constitute one and the same instrument.