may 1, 2017 dear haub school of business student,
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SJU is pleased to announce that Microsoft
Office is free for SJU students. Check out
www.sju.edu/laptop for more information.
May 1, 2017
Dear Haub School of Business Student,
Wel o e to Sai t Joseph’s U i ersity! As you prepare for your arri al o a pus, the Laptop Progra Offi e a ts to remind you that now is a great time to purchase a laptop from the SJU Haub School of Business (HSB) Laptop Program
website, www.sju.edu/laptop. Select the top menu link for Business Laptop Program. Visit this site for detailed ordering
information, required HSB hardware and software, instructions for obtaining Microsoft Office through the university, and
frequently asked questions.
All students enrolled in the Haub School of Business, including Undecided Business majors, are required to have a laptop
running Microsoft Windows that meets the HSB minimum requirements. Requirements for 2017 include: 8GB RAM;
Touchscreen recommended. Purchasing HSB laptops with exclusive discounts and optional on-campus support offers
students and parents convenience and additional peace of mind. Please see insert for complete system requirements.
Students are not required to purchase through the HSB Laptop Program. Students may bring their own laptops for classes as
long as they meet the minimum specs. So e Busi ess stude ts ask a out usi g Apple Ma Book’s. Ma Book’s are ot recommended because of the incompatibility, added expense, and limited warranty options offered by Apple. If you plan to
bring a Mac to campus, please see the two supplementary inserts regarding minimum system requirements and information
for Mac users. Students must install the Windows Operating System on MacBook laptops.
For your convenience, HSB partners with Lenovo to provide two laptop options that meet all campus technology needs.
These systems are Touchscreen Windows 10 Professional systems that double as tablets and are bundled with an Ethernet
cable. Be sure to place your order by July 25, 2017 to ensure delivery before classes begin.
Lenovo offers an optional extended warranty which protects students against hardware failure and accidental damage. Free
warranty support is offered at the Technology Service Center for the length of your Lenovo warranty. We strongly
encourage you to purchase the extended warranty from Lenovo
with your laptop.
Students purchasing the recommended HSB laptops and warranty
are entitled to free loaner laptops if their systems require overnight
repair. This guarantees limited downtime for students when their
laptop requires service. Students purchasing laptops other than the recommended models, or those waiving the optional
Lenovo warranty have an optio of usi g the Te h ology Ser i e Ce ter’s Repair IT service. The Repair IT program offers
hardware diagnostics, computer part replacement, and repair for a modest fee for each incident. There is no fee for this
service if you have a program laptop with an extended manufacturer warranty. More information can be found on the
website.
Additionally, students may purchase dorm content insurance to cover damage or theft of laptops and other items. Content
insurance information will be sent to students this summer by Office of Residence Life.
Again, welcome to Saint Joseph's University Haub School of Business! If you have questions about the laptop program,
please call me at 610-660-1678. We look forward to seeing you on Hawk Hill.
Sincerely,
Jeannine Shantz
Manager, Laptop Computer Program
Are you a Business Major and a Mac user? If so, please continue reading:
All Haub School of Business students are required to have a laptop running Microsoft Windows©.
MacBooks are not recommended for Haub School of Business Students.
Students have free access to Windows-based software packages throughout their time at SJU that are not
supported by Apple.
Some business textbooks provide software not supported by Apple.
It is the sole responsibility of each student to have an acceptable Microsoft Windows©-based computer
for all business classes.
Although not recommended because of compatibility issues and higher costs,
Haub School of Business students are able to use a MacBook
if Microsoft Windows© is installed.
If you have a MacBook and plan to use it for business classes, please follow these instructions:
1. Microsoft Windows© is required for all Business Students. Windows can be purchased by the student
from stores such as Staples and Best Buy. You may also purchase online from companies such as
Amazon. You will need the full version, not the upgrade version. SJU cannot provide this software to
students.
2. Microsoft Office© for Windows© is required. Please note that Microsoft Office© for Mac is not the same
product as the Windows© version. All business students must have a copy of the Windows© version of
Microsoft Office© which is available free to SJU students. Visit www.sju.edu/laptop for more
information.
3. The Technology Service Center can assist you in installing both Microsoft Windows© and Microsoft
Office© for Windows on your Mac. Bring the original disks for Microsoft Windows© to the Technology
Service Center. Be prepared to leave your MacBook over night at the Technology-Service-Center.
www.sju.edu/laptop [email protected] 610-660-1678
**Warranty Support is the most important difference between system options**
Comparison: SJU Partnered Vendors and Other Systems
Many students ask what computer is the best for their use at SJU. Listed below are the support differences between
partnered vendors and bringing your own laptop to campus. It is important to understand their options before choosing
a laptop.
Lenovo Free through SJU Laptop
Computer Program
Apple (not a partnered
vendor)
Repair IT
Fee-based Service
SJU Technology Service
Center (TSC)
Exclusive SJU Pricing Yes × No × No
Warranty length 3 yr standard
4 yr optional (Strongly
recommended)
1 yr standard
3 yr optional (Strongly
recommended)
Check with manufacturer
On-Campus warranty
support Yes (for the length of the
warranty)
Yes (for the length of
the warranty)
× No
Accidental Damage
Coverage (i.e. spills and
drops)
Yes (with 4 yr optional
warranty - Strongly
recommended)
× No (not offered by
Apple)
Check with manufacturer
Theft coverage included × No × No Check with manufacturer
Spare parts on-campus Yes × No Yes
Loaner if computer is
sent out for repair Yes (for the length of the
warranty) - TBD
Yes
Hardware support at
SJU TSC Yes (for the length of the
warranty)
Yes (for the length of
the warranty)
Yes
Free Software
Troubleshooting at
SJU TSC Yes Yes Yes
Free Virus Support at
SJU TSC Yes Yes Yes
SJU STUDENTS SAVE BIG WITH LENOVO
We areproud toofferstudentsof Saint Joseph’s Universityexclusive
contract pricing onall ofyour technologyneeds.
When you buy from Lenovo, you get expert advice, strong customer support, and extensive product and
service offerings. Our team will provide you with complete solutions. And with exclusive contract pricing, we
make purchase decisions easy for you.
ThinkPad® Yoga 11e ThinkPad® Yoga 370
Intel® CoreTM i5
13.3" HD multi-touch screen
Memory: 8GB RAM
Hard drive: 256GB SSD
Windows® 10 Pro
Start saving now. For pricing and to place your order visit
sju.edu/laptop
Purchasing Extended Warranty Strongly Recommended
Intel® CoreTM i3
11.6" HD multi-touch screen
Memory: 8GB RAM
Hard drive: 256GB SSD
Windows® 10 Pro
Katie Ballard, PS Account Manager
919-874-3323 | [email protected]
Jeannine Shantz
Manager, Laptop Program
610-660-1678 | [email protected]
Haub School of Business
Laptop Requirements 2017-18
Please note the new 8GB RAM minimum requirement for incoming HSB students
WINDOWS Operating System required for all HSB students
Operating
System
MINIMUM-Windows Requirement
Windows 8.1
*Do not purchase Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Mobile or Windows 10S*
RECOMMENDED
Windows 8, 8.1 or 10 Professional
Screen RECOMMENDED
Touch-screen capability
Productivity Tools Microsoft Office can be downloaded for FREE, please visit
www.sju.edu/laptop
Processor Type
MINIMUM
Intel Celeron Processor
RECOMMENDED
Intel i3, i5 or i7 Processor
Memory MINIMUM
8 GB RAM
RECOMMENDED
8 GB RAM
Hard Drive
MINIMUM
256 GB
*Do not purchase a 128 GB HD*
RECOMMENDED
256 GB or larger
Warranty 4 year parts and labor
(on-site strongly recommended)
Administrative
Privileges Students must be administrators on the laptop used for class.
Insurance Comprehensive accidental damage (breakage, liquid spill, hazard)
(strongly recommended)
Virus and Spyware
Protection Software
Microsoft Security Essentials is free and students can receive
support installing the software by visiting the
Technology Service Center in Science Center 129.
Haub School of Business
Laptop Requirements 2017-18
Please note the new 8GB RAM minimum requirement for incoming HSB students