Bring Your Own Device

All Mount Union Students are required to have a personal computer for use during their education.

If monetary assistance is required, the Office of Student Financial Aid may be able to provide assistance with loans.

Questions about Accessibility may be directed to StudentAccessibility@mountunion.edu

Primary Computer (Required for all UMU Students):

• The university defines a personal computer as:
  • A laptop or 2 in 1 device (see below for new purchase recommendations)
  • Runs either Microsoft Windows or Apple MacOS. (not Google ChromeOS)
  • Not Recommended: Desktop computers
  • Not Permissible as a personal computer: Smartphones, Tablets and Chromebooks.

Laptop Loaner Kiosk:

In the event of a student not having appropriate equipment, or their personal device fails, students can visit the loaner laptop kiosk, located in front of the IT Helpdesk in the Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center. Students can use their Purple Plus card to check out a laptop for a 24-hour period. After that time frame, if not returned, the student will be charged. If the student needs the laptop for use after their 24 hours have concluded, they can check it in and check it right back out for another 24-hour period.

Questions about the laptop loaner kiosk may be directed to helpdesk@mountunion.edu

Companion Devices (optional):

These devices may provide added convenience in some scenarios, but some University required software will not function on them.

• Apple iPhones and iPads - The University supports Apple devices able to install the current version of iOS.
• Android Smartphones and Tablets – The University supports Android devices released in the last 2-3 years.
• Chromebooks – The University provides best effort support for Chromebooks able to run the most current version of the operating system

New Computer Purchasing Recommendations