Purchase Information
Notebook computers become available for purchase when their 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. This price is passed through to the purchaser. LIMIT of one (1) notebook per person per year.
- Initial purchase information will be sent to May graduates via NMU email in March. Students that do not purchase the computer will need to return the computer by the May deadline date stated in the purchase email. Students that do not purchase the computer and are registered for credit earning NMU fall classes by the May deadline date may continue to use the computer.
| Models available for purchase | |
|---|---|
| Models | Price |
| ThinkPad SL410 OEM | $202.75 |
| MacBook F5W OEM | $311.03 |
Eligible purchasers will be notified via their NMU email account with purchase procedures.
To be eligible to purchase:
- The NMU student must be a participant in the TLC program and have an end of lease computer issued to them.
- TLC participants that have an ineligible model computer and will be graduating during the purchase period are eligible to purchase a computer. The graduating student must exchange the ineligible computer for an end of lease model.
- 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 their computer will be issued a replacement computer before the start of their next semester. The ACS web site will have distribution dates and times approximately two weeks before notebook 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 at least four hours for the re-imaging of the MacBook.
Use the tabs below to view purchase information specific to your status at NMU.
- Current Students
- NMU Faculty & Staff
All computers that are purchased will be sold AS IS. A warranty WILL NOT be provided.
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 2012 and want to purchase a computer but have an ineligible model issued, please do the following:
- Save your files and return the ineligible model to Micro Repair, located in LRC 114 on or before the return deadline date of Tuesday, May 8, 2012. An End Of Lease model computer will be issued to you.
- Make payment using the online purchase web site at: https://notebook.nmu.edu. The purchase site will be opened April 9th through May 11th, 2012 which is the last day to exchange and pay for the computer.
Registered for Fall 2012 classes by May 8, 2012: You are eligible to continue using the computer that is issued to you.
I'm not registered nor planning to register for the Fall 2012 or Summer 2012 semester classes by Tuesday, May 8, 2012. The computer must be returned to Micro Repair no later than Tuesday, May 8, 2012 if you will NOT be returning to NMU. Late fees will begin on Wednesday May 9, 2012. The computer must be returned no later than Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
Any HOLDS,financial, advisor or other holds on your student record preventing you from registering must be taken care of before May 8, 2012. Holds on your student record do NOT exempt you from the return deadline date. The computer must be returned no later than Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are registered for Fall 2012 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, 24/7. Computers can be shipped USPS, UPS or FEDEX and should be insured for $1000.
Ship to:
Micro Repair
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle, Marquette, MI 49855.
Please contact asset management (906) 227-2818, 1256 or 2822 with the tracking number so that you will not be charged late fees while the computer is in transit.