Current North Carolina Central University Students can rent a laptop by simply checking one out at the Eagle Technical Center (ETC) on the first floor of 
the James E. Shepard Library.
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 the remainder of the semester but can be renewed in person if needed; 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. 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.
Software Installed
Each Dell laptop includes the following: Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access); Absolute and antivirus protection; Internet Browsers, Carrying Case, Battery, and AC Adapter.
Each MacBook laptop includes the following: OS Ventura, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access); Absolute; Internet Browsers, Carrying Case, Battery, and AC Adapter.
Fees: Payable at pickup
Dell Laptop
The cost for this service is as follows: $55.00/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: $70/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 Precision 3551
Intel Core i9
Processor Speed 2.4 GHz
512 GB
Screen Size 15.6 inches
Microsoft Office 365
Battery, Charger
Adobe Creative Cloud
MacBook
Display
Retina display
2048 x 1280
Processor 2.6GHz
Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz, with 12MB shared L3 cache
512GB SSD
Configurable to 32GB or 64GB of memory
Battery, Charger
Adobe Creative Cloud
Laptop Renter Responsibilities
- I agree to complete the rental process.
- I agree to return the laptop as required, at the end of the agreed-upon rental period.
- I agree to provide written notice to the Eagle Technical Center (ETC) of any address or phone number changes.
- I agree to be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment.
- 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.