Purchasing
Requesting or purchasing a new computer
- Request a laptop computer - Weinberg College maintains a pool of new MacBook and Dell computers that are available for replacement for eligible computers, as well as for new faculty and staff. These computers are well-equipped with 16GB of RAM and 512GB solid state drive, which is sufficient for the vast majority of workloads.
REQUEST A NEW STANDARD LAPTOP COMPUTER. - Loaner computers are available for Weinberg faculty and staff when a primary computer is not functioning properly and when the primary computer is being repaired or replaced.
REQUEST A LOANER LAPTOP COMPUTER - Purchasing a Custom Computer - If a standard computer will not work for your specific computing needs, you can work with your department to place a custom order. Please note that currently there are very significant delays due to supply chain issues. New computer orders may take weeks or, in some cases, even months before they are available. There are also many more steps involved which can add additional time and delays to the process.
Review the customer computer purchase process
Software and Printers
- Standard computer software is pre-loaded by Northwestern IT for your convenience. All computers must include the Northwestern IT software image. Additional information is available for specialized research software.
- Printer recommendations
Review printer models that we recommend for various sized groups and usage.