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Student Laptop Requirement

All undergraduate and graduate students entering UNC Charlotte are required to have a personal laptop computer to support their college experience. Students can bring a laptop they already have or choose to buy a new laptop from any vendor. Please note: Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, and mobile devices do not meet this requirement. These recommended hardware specs will ensure you have the power, speed, and memory to be Niner Ready. Be sure to see college-specific IT needs for additional guidance. Finally, if your laptop needs repair, you can take it into the NinerTech Store in the Popp Martin Student Union. See more about repairs.

Niner Ready Laptop Bundles

If you need a new laptop, you can choose to purchase one from any vendor or choose a Niner Ready Bundle from the NinerTech Store. Niner Ready Bundles meet all of the recommended hardware specs and streamline access to on-campus services and support from the NinerTech Store. Bundles include education discounts through the NinerTech Store.

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Dell Niner Ready Bundle
Includes the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 laptop + 4-year Dell Premium Support warranty, including accidental damage on-campus support by the NinerTech Store, and 24/7 Dell tech support for $1579.99 + tax.
Dell Ready Bundle
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Apple Niner Ready Bundle
Includes the 15-inch MacBook Air laptop + 4-year NinerCare warranty with accidental damage, one year of theft protection, and on-campus support and service by the NinerTech Store. With the Mac education discount* it is $1,599 + tax.
Apple Ready Bundle

College-Specific IT Needs

Make sure you review the IT recommendations for your specific college before making a purchase. Please be aware of these key exceptions: If you are a student in the College of Arts + Architecture (COA+A), the NinerReady bundle is not suitable for your program’s requirements. You will need to check your college’s IT needs for the correct recommendations. For students in the Belk College of Business (BCOB) and the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI), using a Mac requires that you also have the Windows operating system to run all necessary applications. Please see your college’s specific IT page for more details.