A laptop will provide all students access to Fredonia's digital tools. They also provide device standards for academic instruction, and the ability to convert quickly to online classes if needed. Students may be in the FLP or change their original order by June 19th.
Fredonia has partnered with computer companies to fully support students' academic computing needs. They also help enable and ensure academic success. People in the program will receive a laptop. The laptops have premium warranties and on-campus support services.
Payment options include:
People in the FLP will receive:
**All prices included sales tax, 4-year warranty, and finance cost. **
**SUNY Fredonia Billing Procedures and Payment Requirements apply.**
| Laptop Model | Laptop Technical Specs | Cost to purchase in 1 payment | Semester 1 Payment (35%) | Semester 2 Payment (25%) | Semester 3 Payment (20%) | Semester 4 Payment (20%) | Total Lease-to-Own cost, when billed in 4 installments: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Apple MacBook Air |
| Buy Today (payment incl. sales tax): $1,661.04 | Semester 1 Payment (35%): $615.43 | Semester 2 Payment (25%): $439.59 | Semester 3 Payment (20%): $351.67 | Semester 4 Payment (20%): $351.67 | Total Lease-to-Own Cost, Billed in 4 Installments: $1,758.36 |
 Apple MacBook Pro |
| Buy Today (payment incl. sales tax): $3,399.84 | Semester 1 Payment (35%): $1,259.65 | Semester 2 Payment (25%): $899.75 | Semester 3 Payment (20%): $719.80 | Semester 4 Payment (20%): $719.80 | Total Lease-to-Own Cost, Billed in 4 Installments: $3,599.00 |
 Dell Latitude 5440 |
| Buy Today (payment incl. sales tax): $910.97 | Semester 1 Payment (35%): $337.51 | Semester 2 Payment (25%): $241.08 | Semester 3 Payment (20%): $192.86 | Semester 4 Payment (20%): $192.86 | Total Lease-to-Own Cost, Billed in 4 Installments: $964.31 |
 Dell Latitude 7440 |
| Buy Today (payment incl. sales tax): $1,497.70 | Semester 1 Payment (35%): $554.91 | Semester 2 Payment (25%): $396.37 | Semester 3 Payment (20%): $317.09 | Semester 4 Payment (20%): $317.09 | Total Lease-to-Own Cost, Billed in 4 Installments: $1,585.46 |
 Lenovo Thinkpad L14 (14in, Ryzen 5) |
| Buy Today (payment incl. sales tax): $788.40 | Semester 1 Payment (35%): $292.11 | Semester 2 Payment (25%): $208.65 | Semester 3 Payment (20%): $166.92 | Semester 4 Payment (20%): $166.92 | Total Lease-to-Own Cost, Billed in 4 Installments: $834.60 |
 Lenovo Thinkpad T14 (14in, Ryzen 7) |
| Buy Today (payment incl. sales tax): $1,080.00 | Semester 1 Payment (35%): $400.15 | Semester 2 Payment (25%): $285.82 | Semester 3 Payment (20%): $228.66 | Semester 4 Payment (20%): $228.66 | Total Lease-to-Own Cost, Billed in 4 Installments: $1,143.29 |
Through the FRED Laptop Program (FLP), Fredonia has partnered with computer companies to fully support students' computing needs. People in the program will receive laptops pre-configured for Fredonia, as well as warranties, and on-campus support services. All Fredonia students will have the option to participate in the program.
Provide every student with a high quality Windows or Macintosh laptop that meets their computing needs throughout their academic career.
The benefits of the FLP include the following:
The Student Computing Sub-Committee of the Information Technology Advisory Board addresses needs for student laptops offered. Input from students, faculty, and ITS is considered.
All Fredonia students are eligible to participate in FLP.
Students may participate in the FLP or change the original order by June 19th.
All Fredonia students will be able to participate in the FLP beginning in the spring. Laptops will be given out before the beginning of the Fall semester (typically late August).
The FLP will offer a moderately and advanced spec’d laptop from Dell and Apple.
Students may participate by logging into YourConnection. Then go to the FRED Laptop page to select their laptop for ordering. Finally, agree to the lease-to-own terms and conditions.
Please review the Student Technology Recommendations and Resources.
Each laptop will be equipped with the latest Microsoft or Macintosh operating system. Office 365 is available for download by all currently enrolled students. Students may obtain assistance from the ITS Service Center located in Thompson Hall. They can call at 716-673-3407 or send an email.
The student is actually leasing the laptop via a lease-to-own program. The student will own the device when the last payment is received and with all applicable taxes. Students are billed in four installments over four semesters. If a student leaves school or takes a semester off, they have two options. They can either return the computer or pay the balance (plus taxes) still owed on the system. Students can choose to pay for the laptop in full for their first semester. If done, they would receive a discount. SUNY Fredonia Billing Procedures and Payment Requirements apply.
The ITS Service Center is equipped with an in-house warranty and repair shop. The shop can perform work on Dell and Apple FLP laptops issued to students. These repairs will be made whether they are covered by the warranty or not. If an FLP laptop gets stolen, students will need to work with the University Police department to address the incident. Students are still responsible for the bill for the laptop if it lost or stolen.
Students sign a Student Agreement, which allows them the use of the computer until it is paid in full. Repairs to these laptops can be hundreds of dollars. If the problem is considered a warranty item, the student pays only applicable deductibles.
Yes. When an FLP laptop is getting repairs, the student is able to receive a loaner laptop.
Students may, at no time, upgrade the hardware on the laptops. They can only do so when the laptop bill is paid in full and they acquire ownership of the laptop.
Students are allowed to take their laptops over breaks if they are registered for the next semester. If they have not paid in full or returned to SUNY Fredonia, they will be charged for the balance due. SUNY Fredonia Billing Procedures and Payment Requirements apply.
If a student left the campus and still owes money for the laptop, they have two options. They can either pay off the laptop in full or return it. If a student returns the laptop, it must be returned to the ITS Service Center. Students will not be given a credit for the laptop if their turn it into the University. Students may mail their laptop via certified mail to the ITS Service Center using the following address:
ITS Service Center
2nd Floor Thompson Hall
SUNY Fredonia
280 Central Ave
Fredonia, NY 14063
If you leave campus without purchasing the laptop, charges and holds will be placed on your student records. SUNY Fredonia Billing Procedures and Payment Requirements apply.
The ITS Service Center provides comprehensive warranty support for the FRED Laptop Program (FLP). Each laptop is equipped with a premium 4-year warranty including accident protection. Please review the following vendor warranty programs:
When a laptop is getting repairs, the student is able to receive a loaner laptop. Students will be required to sign an FLP Loaner Program Agreement. This is to ensure that the laptop is returned to the campus.
Thompson Hall W203
716-673-3407
Tracker@fredonia.edu
www.fredonia.edu/its/
All students who want to be in the FRED Laptop program submit the Student Agreement provided below.
All students are eligible to participate in the FRED Laptop Program.
