Computer Purchase
Notebook computers become available for purchase when the two year lease expires. Northern Michigan University receives notebook computers every year creating a purchase period annually. The purchase price is negotiated between NMU and the vendor and passed on to the purchaser. LIMIT of one (1) notebook per person.
| 2006 models currently available for purchase | |
|---|---|
| Models | Price |
| ThinkPad R60 A49 (software list) | $337.79 |
| Apple MacBook (software list) | $482.99 |
Eligible purchasers will be notified via their NMU email account with purchase procedures.
To be eligible to purchase:
- NMU student must be a participant in the TLC program and have an end of lease computer issued to them.
- TLC participants that have the 2007 model computer and will be graduating during the purchase period are also eligible to purchase a computer. The graduating student will need to exchange the newer computer for one of the end of lease models.
- If the Help Desk or a technician installed software for a class, the computer MUST be brought to the Help Desk during business hours to have the software removed. Software removal must be done before students are eligible to purchase the computer. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR FILES.
All computer purchases will be processed using the on-line purchase web site. Payment may be made by check (checking account number and the bank’s routing number is needed) or credit card (Discover, MasterCard or VISA).
To purchase the computer using the on-line purchase site, the following will be required:
- The serial number of the computer that is being purchased.
- NMU user ID & password
Cash payment will only be accepted for those purchasers that do not have a credit card or checking account. Please follow the "Paying Cash" procedure below.
Continuing students that purchase the computer will be issued a replacement computer in August before the start of the fall 2008 semester. Distribution information for the computer replacement will be emailed to student's NMU email address approximately two weeks before the August distribution. The ACS web site will also have distribution dates and times approximately two weeks before the August distribution.
Due to software licensing limitations, the hard drives of ALL notebooks will be re-imaged. Make sure that you no longer need the software on the computer for any of your classes before the computer is brought to the Help Desk. OEM Software List Please allow 2 hours for the re-imaging of the iBook.
Use the tabs below to view purchase information specific to your status at NMU.
- Current Students
- NMU Faculty & Staff
Provided that a student is pre-registered for the fall 2008 semester, Micro Repair will continue to provide service for the purchased computer until another model is issued or August 23, 2008, whichever comes first. An insurance fee will apply to any repairs not covered under warranty. Repairs will be provided until Tuesday, May 6, 2008 for students not returning to NMU for summer or fall 2008 semesters.
Purchase notebook computer using the online purchase site
Please bring the computer to Micro Repair, located in LRC 114 to obtain a form that will enable you to purchase the computer with cash. Micro Repair will hold the computer while payment is made at the Student Service Center. Proof of payment must be provided to Micro Repair along with a signed purchase agreement to finalize the purchase.
If you are graduating in May or August 2008 and want to purchase a computer but have the 2007 model issued, ThinkPad R60 or Apple MacBook, please do the following:
- Save your files and return the 2007 model to Micro Repair, located in LRC 114 on or before the return deadline date of Tuesday, May 6, 2008. A 2006 model computer will be issued to you.
- Make payment using the online purchase web site at: https://nmupurch.nmu.edu. The purchase site will be opened April 14 - May 6, 2008. May 6, 2008 is the last day to exchange and pay for the computer.
PLEASE NOTE: Inventory of the 2006 model computers is limited. Please do not wait until the last minute to make the computer exchange.
Registered for summer 2008 classes by May 6, 2008: You are eligible to continue to use the computer until the summer class ends or August 12, 2008, which ever is first. It is your responsibility to notify Asset Management at 227-1422 or thinkpad@nmu.edu if your summer class ends after the return deadline date of Tuesday, August 12, 2008.
Registered for fall 2008 classes by May 6, 2008: You are eligible to continue to use the computer until the replacement computer is issued or August 25, 2008 (the first day of fall 2008 semester). To avoid late fees, the 2006 model computers must be returned no later than Monday August 25, 2008.
I'm not registered or planning to register for summer or fall 2008 semester classes by Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The computer must be returned to Micro Repair no later than Tuesday, May 6, 2008 if you will NOT be returning to NMU. Late fees will begin on Wednesday May 7, 2008. The computer must be returned no later than Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
Any financial, advisor or other holds on your student record preventing you from registering must be taken care of before May 6, 2008 so that you are eligible to register for classes. The holds on your student record do NOT exempt you from the return deadline date. The computer must be returned no later than Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are registered for summer and or fall 2008 semester classes and cancel all classes BEFORE the semester begins, indicating that you will NOT return to NMU. The computer must be returned within 7 days from the date that the classes were canceled.
Computers can be returned to Micro Repair during business hours or NMU Public Safety, 24 hours each day of the week. Computers can be shipped UPS or FEDEX and should be insured for $1500.
Ship to:
Micro Repair
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle, Marquette, MI 49855.
Please contact asset management (906) 227-1422, 1256 or 2822 with the tracking number so that you will not be charged late fees while the computer is in transit.