Student Computer Purchasing Program

For The State University of New York at Fredonia Students

The Fredonia Student Computer Purchasing Program is a voluntary program that provides students with flexible options to purchase high-performance desktop and laptop computers at discounted prices. In partnering with Apple and Dell this program provides customers flexibility in determining an appropriate computer to best suit their needs. Customers can order their new computer and have it shipped to their residence hall or to their home address.

Fredonia provides computer and software purchasing information as a service to our students. Fredonia Information Technology Services (ITS) is not responsible for any transactions that take place between Fredonia students and the vendors listed here, nor does ITS provide support for this software or equipment.

Step-by-step guide

1. Before ordering your new computer, review the technology recommendations below. 

   1. If there are any questions on the recommendations, please check with the department of your major for any specific hardware or software recommendations.

      Department Name	Software	Desktop Recommendation	Laptop Recommendation
      Applied Professional Studies	N/A	PC	PC
      Biology	N/A
      Business Administration	Microsoft Office	PC	PC
      Chemistry and Biochemistry	Microsoft Office	PC	PC
      Communication	Microsoft Office
      Communication Disorders and Science	Microsoft Office	PC	PC
      Computer & Information Sciences	Microsoft Office		PC
      Curriculum and Instruction	Microsoft Office	Mac	Mac
      Economics	Microsoft Office
      English	Word Processor
      Geosciences	Microsoft Office, 7-Zip, DNR Garmin	PC	PC
      History	Microsoft Office
      Language, Learning & Leadership	Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader
      Mathematical Science	Microsoft Office
      Music	Microsoft Office
      Philosophy	Microsoft Office
      Physics	Microsoft Office, Mathematica or Maple	PC
      Politics & International Affairs	N/A
      Psychology	Microsoft Office
      Sociocultural and Justice Sciences	Microsoft Office
      Theatre & Dance	Word Processor	Chromebox, Mac	Chromebook, Mac
      Visual Arts & New Media	N/A
      World Languages and Cultures	Microsoft Office

2. Order your new computer that fulfills the suggested requirements from your major: 
   

   Visit the Dell University Store	Visit the Apple Education Store

3. Obtain and install software:

• Microsoft Office 365 University (Windows and Macintosh) is recommended for students as the standard office productivity software but is not included in the machine configurations. This product can be obtained at: Microsoft 365 Education
• Educational discounts for Fredonia students for select Adobe products can be found at:
  Adobe Creative Cloud for Students and Teachers