Faculty Laptop Program: Details & Signing Up

Technology Package for Regular and Technical Faculty

Who’s Eligible?
All Regular and Technical Faculty are eligible to receive a technology package, which includes a laptop, for work purposes. These packages will be provided by CalArts IT.

How to Request Your Laptop

• New Faculty:
  New Regular and Technical Faculty should submit their laptop request through the New Employee Computer & Technology Setup service in the CAIT Service Catalog.

• Returning Faculty:
  Returning Regular and Technical Faculty can also request a laptop, as long as they haven’t already received one. Submit your request through the Purchase or Replace Equipment (Existing Employees) service in the CAIT Service Catalog.

What’s Included in the Technology Package?

• Laptop Options:
  Choose one of the following:

  • Apple MacBook Pro
    • 13" Screen
    • M Chip
    • 24GB RAM
    • 512GB SSD
  • Dell Latitude (PC)
    • 13" Screen
    • i5 Processor
    • 32GB RAM
    • 500GB SSD

• Upgrades:
  Upgraded equipment is not available to ensure all eligible faculty receive a device. If your work requires more computing power, please contact your school office for assistance.

Deployment Timeline

• Deployment Cycle:
  There is one deployment cycle per year, in the fall.

• Loaner Devices:
  If you need a device before the fall deployment, we may be able to provide a loaner device, depending on availability.

Need to submit a request?
If you need to submit a request related to the Faculty Laptop Program, use the CAIT Service Catalog. New faculty should use the New Employee Computer & Technology Setup; returning faculty should use the Purchase or Replace Equipment (Existing Employees).

Returning Your Laptop If You Leave

If you won’t be returning, work with your school administrator to return your laptop before your departure. Be sure to back up any data you want to keep.

Picking Up Your Laptop

• Timing:
  Laptops are available for pickup during the two weeks leading up to the first day of classes (for fall or spring).
• Scheduling:
  You’ll receive an email with available pickup times and instructions.

How Long Can You Keep the Laptop?

You can keep the laptop until its warranty expires, typically four years from the purchase date. CalArts IT will contact you a year before your laptop is due for a refresh.