Welcome Class of 2016

Library and Information Services (LIS) Technology Support is here to inform you about what computer you should bring with you to campus and to help with any questions you may have about computing and technology at Wheaton.

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As a Wheaton College student, you can expect to routinely use computers as you carry out your studies. Wheaton strongly recommends every student have a notebook computer. Owning a notebook computer ensures you will have convenient access to technology, the software applications you need to be productive, and support when you need it.

We have partnered with Dell Computer to create an attractive discount package for you. The notebook listed on Dell's site meets all Wheaton College's requirements. For information about this package please visit the Computer Sales Website and click on the "Dell's Site" link. Financing options are also available; please contact the vendor for details

If you prefer an Apple computer, please visit the Computer Sales Website and click on the "Apple's Sales Site link". Once on the Apple Site you should click on the "Recommended Systems" in the right-hand column to get to the Wheaton recommended systems. Apple educational pricing and financing options are also available; please contact the vendor for details.

If you will not be choosing either one of these computers, the computer you bring to campus should meet these minimum standards:

Hardware standard:
- 80GB hard drive
- 2GB RAM
- CD/DVD reader/burner
- Wireless capability
- 4 year warranty, including accidental damage coverage

Software standard:
- Windows 7 or Mac Operating System 10.5
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)
- Active and up-to-date antivirus software

For more information about Wheaton's Hardware and Software Standards please visit the Computer Sales Website.

If you do not purchase the recommended Dell notebook, please be sure your computer has antivirus and malware protection installed on it. This will ensure your protection against viruses and malware when you are connecting to any internet service provider (ISP) or any other network. Once you are registered on our network on campus, you may install any of our standard software, antivirus, and malware software from our software server free of charge.

Software
Please visit the Site Licensed Software site for more information about site-licensed, downloadable software available at Wheaton. This software may only be downloaded when you are physically on campus and registered on our network. Student pricing for Microsoft media please visit the Software Sales website.

Computer Repairs
Wheaton College provides fee-based computer repair services by our own technicians. For a listing of services and more information please click here.

Email Address Information
Your Wheaton email address is in the following format: "Lastname_Firstname@wheatoncollege.edu". For more information please visit: http://www.wheatoncollege.edu/technology/started/Email.html.

We look forward to assisting you with your computer and technology needs. Should you have any questions that are not answered here or on our web site, please feel free to contact the LIS Technology Support Center (508)-286-3900 or email us at support at wheatoncollege.edu or visit us in the Wallace Library anytime Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Technology Support is part of Wheaton College's Library and Information Services (LIS). Our services, resources, and technologies support the mission, curriculum, and business operations of Wheaton College. Visit our student welcome page for more information about LIS: http://wheatoncollege.edu/lis/welcome/