Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) Technology Details

Questions

  • What type of computer will I receive as part of the Digital Excellence Commitment program?
  • What type of iPad will I receive through Bowdoin?
  • What accessories and case are included with my devices?
  • Is there a warranty on the computer and iPad provided to students?
  • What are the technical specifications of my Bowdoin-issued MacBook Pro?
  • What generation of iPad Mini do Bowdoin students receive?
  • How many warranty incidents am I allowed per year?

Environment

This article applies to incoming Bowdoin students receiving technology through the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program. Specifications reflect the current incoming class. Device models are updated each academic year — refer to this article for the most current information.

Resolution

Incoming First-Year Students (Class of 2030)

All incoming students will be provided the following:

14" MacBook Pro

  • Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
  • 16GB unified memory
  • 1 TB SSD storage
  • 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port
  • Back-lit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

7th Generation iPad Mini with 128GB of storage

  • A17 Pro Chip
  • 6-Core CPU
  • 5-Core GPU
  • Apple Pencil Pro
  • A black STM DUX Plus Rugged Case for iPad Mini 6th Generation
AppleCare+ coverage: All devices are covered by a 4-year complete AppleCare+ warranty entitling students to up to 2 incidents per calendar year. There is no fee for laptop repairs and a nominal fee for iPad mini repars as long as the iPad Mini is in its case. See Information about AppleCare+ Warranty for student laptops and iPads in the Related Articles section for full details.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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