We believe that information technology is one of the best learning (and teaching) tools in education today. Our laptop initiative began in the Fall of 1998 with the Villanova School of Business (formerly known as the College of Commerce & Finance). The College of Engineering joined in this program in the Fall of 2004 and now, all new freshmen will be provided a laptop computer that is included in the tuition charge. At the end of your sophomore year, the laptop is replaced with a new, up-to-date model for the remaining two years. Upon graduation you take permanent ownership of the laptop.

In support of the laptop program the University has taken steps to provide the necessary power and internet connections that will enable you to use your laptop in the classroom, as well as the dining halls, lounges and other areas throughout the campus. In addition, the new laptops provided to freshmen include a card that supports a new wireless connection system in most buildings. Our laptop program is one reason why the University was recently recognized by the Princeton Review and PC Magazine as number one (1) among “The Top 20 Wired Colleges.”

More information about your laptop will be available in the upcoming months.