What If I Don't Have The Right Kind Of Equipment To Complete My Assignments?
If you do not have the right kind of computer equipment (e.g., laptop, webcam, etc.) you maybe eligible for the college’s technology lending program, which is a first come first served program.
Laptops that meet NCC technology specifications are available for purchase at the NCC bookstore. Financial aid may be used for purchases made at the bookstore
Full Semester Laptop Loan Application
Rules for borrowing NCC Laptops:
- The student may borrow a laptop for one semester at a time on an equipment available basis.
- The laptop must be returned upon graduation or withdrawal from NCC, as well as at the end of the academic semester for which it was loaned
- A borrowed laptop is considered lost if the borrowed laptop is not returned after:
- Student fails to respond to school correspondence asking about their enrollment status for 6 days
- 6 days after graduating from Nashua Community College
- 6 days after transferring or withdrawing from NCC
- A lost laptop is the responsibility of the student borrowing the laptop. The cost of lost laptops are assessed to the Student’s bursar account for $900. If the Student returns the device in good condition within 30 days of the date of assessment, the replacement fee is waived.
- The Student must comply with the College’s Computer Use Policy while using the laptop.
- The College’s Computer Use Policy is in the student handbook and on the school’s website. * Laptops are for academic purposes only.
- Students must be matriculated (enrolled in degree or certificate program).
- If the laptop is lost or stolen, it is the Student’s responsibility to notify NCC IT at 578-6875.
- Students are responsible for obtaining internet access when using the laptop off campus.
- Students are responsible for downloading and installing Office 365 themselves.
- The Student is solely responsible for any loss or damages.
- The College is not responsible for any lost data, documents, or applications the Student may have saved to the laptop. Devices are restored to default meaning everything is erased upon return.
- Students may not physically alter the laptop in any way. Alterations, including application of external skins or stickers, are considered damage and results in charges for repair.
- The return process includes a thorough inspection of the laptop’s condition.
- The Student is solely responsible for any loss or damages.
- The Student will be charged a replacement fee for a missing and/or damaged device and accessories. Replacement fees are, but not limited to, the following:
- Power/Charging cord not returned $50
- Cracked or severely marked screen $200
- Keyboard/Case severely damaged or vandalized $50
- Any charges are sent to the Bursar’s Office for collection and may prevent a Student from registering for classes, obtaining diploma/transcripts, and/or graduating until paid in full.
Policies
Students enrolled at NCC are eligible to borrow laptops from the library for one week.
Library laptops
- can be borrowed for one week and must be returned to the library before being checked out again or renewed. They can be renewed two times if no other student needs one.
- are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
- are the property of Nashua Community College and are intended for academic purposes. Students must comply with the College’s Computer Use Policy. See the student handbook or the college website.
The borrower is responsible for any loss or damage. If the laptop is lost or stolen, the borrower should notify the Library ASAP at 603-578-8905 or [email protected].
Damage and replacement fees
Library staff will check a laptop’s condition when it is returned. The student will be charged a replacement fee for a missing and/or damaged device and accessories. These fees include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Laptop and charging cord not returned $900
- Power/Charging cord not returned $100
- Cracked or severely marked screen $200
- Keyboard/Case severely damaged or vandalized $100
Alterations, including application of external skins or stickers to laptops, are considered damage and will result in charges for repair.
The cost to replace missing or damaged devices or accessories will be assessed to the student account. If the student returns the device in good condition within 30 days of the date of the charge, the charge is removed. All charges are sent to the Bursar’s Office for collection and may prevent a student from registering for classes, obtaining diploma/transcripts and/or graduating until paid in full.
Internet and software
Students are responsible for obtaining internet access when using the laptop off campus. On the NCC campus and in the parking lots, a student can connect to the college WIFI using their Easy Login.
Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) software and web browsers are installed on the laptops.
Borrowers should not save documents, passwords or usernames for any site, program or application. The laptops have software that reboots and restores them. However, NCC is not responsible for anything the student has saved to the laptop.
Late returns
A borrowed library laptop is considered LOST if not returned by two weeks after its due date. If the laptop is lost, the library will forward the borrower’s information to the NCC Bursar.
(See Fees section above.)
The NCC library may refuse to lend laptops to students who repeatedly return them after the due date.
Students who fail to return laptops may be prevented from borrowing any library materials until laptop is returned or charges applied to their college account by the NCC Bursar are paid.
Full semester laptop loans
If a student requires a laptop for an extended period, they need to contact the NCC IT Department. https://nashuacc.edu/current-students/technology/computer-technology-requirements/
For the Fall Semester
Technology Recommendations
Please bring a laptop to class that meets the following standards:
- 8GB RAM minimum 64 bit (16GB for graphical work)
- Intel Core i7/AMD A7 processor or higher with processor speed of 2GHZ and up
- Wireless networking card for campus
Solid-state hard drive - Maximize usb ports
Windows Operating system 10 - No Windows 10 S (only runs apps purchased at windows store)
Chromebooks (or MAC / PC tablets), are not recommended because they do not have adequate computing power or they have software compatibility issues. Although it is not required to bring a laptop to all classes, it is a recommendation. Please see your syllabus for specific course requirements.
