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Beginning with the Fall 2022 term, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus will start requiring students in certain academic programs to have their own laptop computer. This requirement coincides with Ivy Tech moving into Moravec Hall, its new main campus building.
Moravec Hall is designed for the 21st century with technologically advanced classrooms and inviting, accessible social spaces. Its design affirms that most students in the 21st century come to college familiar with modern technology and already own a computer. This eliminates the need for dedicated computer labs and emphasizes the need for connected collaborative spaces.
Students in the following academic programs will be required to have their own laptop beginning Fall 2022: Dental Assisting, Nursing, Supply Chain and Logistics, Surgical Technology, Cyber Security/Information Assurance, Information Technology Support, and Software Development. Students in the Ivy Tech Franklin Nursing program will also be required to bring their own laptop.
Why is my Ivy Tech campus asking students to bring their own laptops?
Why is my Ivy Tech campus asking students to bring their own laptops?
Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) will enable Ivy Tech faculty to provide students with advanced academic instruction and assignments. Each student will have access to their own computer in the classroom. Outside the classroom, students will have that same computer available at their fingertips at any time, providing the opportunity for more advanced assignments with more accessibility to complete them.
Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) will enable Ivy Tech faculty to provide students with advanced academic instruction and assignments. Each student will have access to their own computer in the classroom. Outside the classroom, students will have that same computer available at their fingertips at any time, providing the opportunity for more advanced assignments with more accessibility to complete them.
BYOL levels the playing field and prepares students for their futures. All students will have laptops that meet the same baseline specifications. Students will gain comfort in operating a computer, which will carry over to their careers. Their laptop will also serve as a useful tool for building their resumes, searching for jobs online, applying, and participating in virtual interviews with potential employers.
BYOL levels the playing field and prepares students for their futures. All students will have laptops that meet the same baseline specifications. Students will gain comfort in operating a computer, which will carry over to their careers. Their laptop will also serve as a useful tool for building their resumes, searching for jobs online, applying, and participating in virtual interviews with potential employers.
Minimum laptop specifications
Minimum laptop specifications
The minimum specifications for students' laptops will vary by school, academic program, and course.
The minimum specifications for students' laptops will vary by school, academic program, and course.
Current students should contact their course instructors or academic advisors for more information. Be sure to checkout the software that is available to you when choosing a device to ensure your devices can successfully run the applications for your program.
Current students should contact their course instructors or academic advisors for more information. Be sure to checkout the software that is available to you when choosing a device to ensure your devices can successfully run the applications for your program.
Please note: Chromebooks, cell phones and tablets will not meet the specifications for any course. All students will be expected to have a fully functioning laptop computer.
Purchasing a laptop
Purchasing a laptop
Ivy Tech has partnered with Apple and Dell to offer our students discounts on high quality items. Access to these deals are available once students are registered.
Ivy Tech has partnered with Apple and Dell to offer our students discounts on high quality items. Access to these deals are available once students are registered.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance
Eligible students can use financial aid funds to help purchase a laptop at the Ivy Tech Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
Eligible students can use financial aid funds to help purchase a laptop at the Ivy Tech Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
Request more information
Request more information
Have questions or need more information?
Contact:
Jennifer Steadman Ryan
812-374-5265
jsteadmanryan@ivytech.edu
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