General Information
All full-time, eligible staff and faculty positions are provided and assigned a computer as part of their employment. This computer will be replaced once every 4 years in order to maintain security, functionality and efficiency for the staff member. There are pre-selected offerings available to choose from but please note, some staff offices may not have a choice between macOS and Windows based on the software used within the given department.
Please Note: A laptop option will be the default option provided for staff or faculty during the annual CAP refresh. A desktop computer (iMac or Dell AIO) will only be provided upon request and with approval from a supervisor.
If you are currently assigned a desktop, it will be swapped out for a laptop during your next CAP upgrade.
Computer Options
Apple Computer
The following options are available for those wishing to run MacOS:
MacBook Pro
Your choice of 13", 14" or 16" model (if not specified, a 13" will be provided). A laptop case will also be provided. A single external monitor, keyboard and mouse available if this is to be used as a primary workstation.
- 14" MacBook Pro - M3 Pro, 10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 18 GB memory, 512 GB SSD drive**
- 16" MacBook Pro - M3 Pro, 10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 18 GB memory, 512 GB SSD drive**
** Note that the M-series MacBook Pros can NOT run Windows OS, which means it can not be dual-booted to run any Windows applications.
Dell Computer
The following options are available for those wishing to run Windows 10:
Dell Latitude Laptop
Your choice of a 14" or 15.6" model (if not specified, the less expensive of the two will be provided). A laptop case will also be provided. A single external monitor, docking station, keyboard and mouse are available if this is to be used as a primary workstation.
- 15.6" Dell Latitude - Quad-core Intel i7 processor, 16GB memory, 512GB SSD, Windows 10
- 14" Dell Latitude - Quad-core Intel i7 processor, 16GB memory, 512GB SSD, Windows 10*
*Please note: We do not carry stock on 14" laptops. If a 14" is requested, a loaner machine may be provided while a laptop is ordered and shipped. This can take a few weeks depending on availability from Dell.
Dell Optiplex All-In-One (AIO)(Only offered under special circumstances)
- Dell Optiplex 7480 AIO - Quad-core Intel i7 processor, 16GB memory, 512GB SSD, Windows 10, all-in-one integrated 23" display.
Actual specifications may vary from those above based on availability and pricing.
Additional Hardware Peripherals
All standard computer configurations come with a single screen that will stand on a desk or table. Requests for additional monitors and peripherals can be made through the CAP process but will be provided at the discretion of the department and the senior officer and if budget allows.
The request can be made for additional items such as:
- Monitor arms
- Additional Power Adapters (for laptops)
- Additional Batteries (for Dell laptops)
- External hard drives
- External speakers
- Special, non-ergonomic keyboards or mice
- Power Strips
- Battery Backups or UPSes
- And other items
These additional requests are the financial responsibility of each individual department. These items can be requested by filling out a service request though Technical Purchasing and all items will be charged back to the department.