Laptop Rental Program

Overview of Laptop Policies

• Available to currently enrolled students.  A valid NCCU Student ID is required;
• Laptops are rented on a first come, first serve basis. A limited number of laptops are available;
• The maximum rental period is 1 month; fines will be assessed for late returns; Rental periods can be renewed in person at the ETC desk.
• The borrower will be charged for missing parts or damage caused to any part of the laptop, battery pack, or power/recharging unit;
• All laptops are ready to work with wired and wireless networks and include carrying cases.  Students may install software and connect external devices (printer, USB drives).
• You are responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged equipment. Any damages noticed prior to or during use must be reported immediately to the ETC desk, 919-530-5038 or in person.

Each Dell laptop includes the following: Windows 10, Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access); LoJack and antivirus protection; Internet Browsers, Carrying Case, Battery, and AC Adapter.

Each MacBook laptop includes the following: OS X El Capitan, Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access); LoJack; Internet Browsers, Carrying Case, Battery, and AC Adapter.

Fees: Payable at pickup

Dell Laptop

The cost for this service is as follows: $50.00/week. Sales tax of 7% will be added to all rentals. Payment can be made with by credit card only.  No cash will be accepted.

MacBook Laptop this service is as follows: $55/week. Sales tax of 7% will be added to all rentals. Payment can be made with by credit card only.  No cash will be accepted.

Dell Latitude e6440

14in LED-backlit display
Intel Core i5 (2.6GHz)
8GB SDRAM
500GB Hard Drive
DVD Burner
Windows 10 Pro
Microsoft Office
Carrying Case, Battery, AC Adapter

MacBook Air

13in LED-backlit display
Intel Core i5 (1.8 GHz)
8GB SDRAM
121.12 GB Hard Drive
OS X  Mojave
Microsoft Office                         
Adobe Creative Cloud
Carrying Case, Battery, AC Adapter

Laptop Renter Responsibilities

1.  I agree to complete the rental process.
2. I agree to return the laptop as required, at the end of the agreed-upon rental period.
3. I agree to provide written notice to the Eagle Technical Center (ETC) of any address or phone number changes.
4. I agree to be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment.
5. I agree to report any damage to the equipment to the ETC immediately.

If I fail to comply with the above responsibilities, I acknowledge and agree that:

• I must pay the replacement cost of the computer ($1500.00 – Dell; $2500.00 - Mac)
• I am subject to a $25 per day late penalty should the rental period be exceeded.
• I will be charged a fee based on actual repair costs for any needed repairs caused by damage, abuse, or misuse.
• At the end of the rental period, I must return the laptop and assorted peripherals to the Eagle Technical Center (ETC) in the same condition as on the agreement beginning date, notwithstanding any reasonable wear and tear.
• Failure to return the equipment may result in my being disciplined pursuant to the Student Code of Conduct and subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability.
• A hold/charge of the $1500 will be placed on my banner account if the laptop and/or given accessories are not returned.