UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
LAPTOP USE AND TERMS
Full-Time Students
All full-time students are required to participate in Mobile Learning. Students who carry a minimum 60 per cent course load are considered full-time due to the level of support services required in the Mobile Learning environment.
Part-Time Students
Part-time students who carry a course load of less than 60 per cent will be charged a reduce rate for the use of a laptop during their program
(see fee chart).
Laptop Terms and Use
Laptop use in the classroom varies based on the subject material of each course and professor. It may be used for presentations, note-taking, research, e-mail and class assignments.
Network services to support on-campus and off-campus use are provided, but students must arrange their own Internet service provider while off-campus.
Students who participate in the Mobile Learning program are responsible for:
- care of the laptop’s hardware and software;
- compliance with the licensing agreement for the software;
- compliance with UOIT's Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology Services;
- return of the laptop at the end of the academic year or semester as specified in the signed student agreement (subject to a late return charge);
- backup of all personal data;
- cost of repairing the laptop in the event of damage outside of the warranty;
- completion of a police report in case of loss or theft; and immediate notification to the IT Support Centre and Campus Security;
- return of the laptop upon request;
- ensuring all repairs are completed ONLY by the on-site certified staff of the IT Support Centre. Outside repair service will void the warranty.
NOTES Related to fee and refund schedule
1. Laptops must be returned to the IT Support Centre by the return date indicated on your student laptop agreement or as indicated on campus posted return dates. Any laptop returned after the contract date is subject to a $25.00 per day late charge.
2. Component replacement charges are applicable on all lost, stolen or misused peripheral devices. A component price list is available from the IT Support Centre. Charges for component replacement are applied to your student account.
** There is an insurance deductible fee charged on a one-time only claim when a student reports his/her computer lost, stolen or as the result of misuse. Students are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to the computer supplied to them, reasonable wear and tear excepted. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that any damage to the computer is brought to the attention of the Mobile Computing Centre immediately, and that any damage is repaired only by our on-site technicians. Students are responsible for immediately reporting a lost or stolen computer to the Mobile Computing Centre, Campus Security and Durham Regional Police, who will investigate the incident.
Your Mobile Learning Fee is Tax Deductible
The Mobile Learning Fee qualifies for inclusion in your Tuition and Education Amounts Certificate (T2202A) to be filed with your annual Tax Return. Typically this results in a significant saving of over $300 towards the cost of the Mobile Program. Check the ITS web site for specific instructions on how to obtain your certificate.
Laptop Buy Out Option
Upon completion of your studies at UOIT graduating students have the option to purchase surplus laptops that have reached the end of their service cycle. The residual value of these units will be determined at the time of purchase. Please note that these laptops cannot be connected to the campus network for program purposes. Full details are posted within the IT Support Centre and are available on our website closer to the end of each academic year.
Financial Deferment
Financial deferment of the Mobile Learning Program fee is not available to students except in cases where proof of OSAP funding specifically covers the cost of the Mobile Learning Program Fee.
Laptop Availability During Summer Months
Pending availability, the IT Support Centre is pleased to provide students with laptops for use during the summer months. All students are required to check-in their laptop at the IT Support Centre as per the date indicated on the student laptop agreement. Laptops are available to students who meet the following criteria:
- their financial account is in good standing as approved by Accounting office;
- their grades are in good standing, as approved by Registration;
- the Mobile Learning fee for the following academic year is fully paid in advance, or they are enrolled in a summer course and approved by Registration, or employed as a research student and approved by dean or designate.
Students on financial assistance are required to pay a deposit and administrative fee and sign a promissory note for the balance due. It is crucial that students return the laptop on the date specified by the IT Support Centre, prior to the end of summer, for reconfiguration for the following academic year.
