Purchase a computer with a Bowdoin academic discount

Questions

  • Can I buy a personal computer at a discount through Bowdoin?
  • Does Bowdoin offer an academic discount on computers for faculty, staff, or students?
  • How do I purchase a Dell computer with a Bowdoin discount?
  • How do I purchase an Apple computer with a Bowdoin academic discount?
  • Am I eligible to use Bowdoin's educational pricing to buy a laptop?
  • Where do I go to buy a personal Mac or Windows laptop at an education price?

Environment

This article applies to all current Bowdoin College faculty, staff, and students purchasing a computer for personal use.

  • Who: All current Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students
  • What: Personal computer purchases at academic discount pricing through Dell and Apple
  • Not covered: Computers purchased for college use through the Computer Allocation Program (CAP) — those are provided by IT at no cost to eligible employees.

Resolution

Dell logo with text: Employee & Education Purchase Program

All current Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students are eligible to purchase a computer directly from Dell or Apple for personal use at an academic discount. For purchasing instructions and recommendations for each vendor, see the related articles listed in the Related Articles section.

Two MacBook laptops with educational content, promoting Apple Store for Education student pricing and free shipping with a Buy Now button.

Software reminder: As a Bowdoin community member you have access to Microsoft 365 and other software titles at little or no cost. See the Service Catalog for available software.

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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Related Articles (3)

Employee Computer Loan Program
Describes Bowdoin College's interest-free computer loan program for benefits-eligible employees, covering eligibility, what can be purchased, the application process, loan terms, and payroll deduction details. For full-time benefits-eligible Bowdoin employees.
Purchase a Dell Computer
Provides Bowdoin IT's recommended minimum specifications for purchasing a personal Windows laptop through Dell's education discount program, and instructions for accessing Dell's Bowdoin education store. For faculty, staff, and students purchasing a personal computer.
Purchase an Apple Computer with an Academic Discount
Provides Bowdoin IT's recommended specifications for purchasing a personal Apple Mac laptop through Apple's education discount store, and a direct link to the Bowdoin Apple Store for Education. For faculty and staff purchasing a personal computer; includes a note clarifying that students receive a Bowdoin-issued MacBook Pro and iPad mini and do not need to purchase their own.