{"id":298,"date":"2025-08-03T17:35:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T17:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=298"},"modified":"2025-08-03T17:45:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T17:45:01","password":"","slug":"technology-loan-program","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?docs=technology-loan-program","title":{"rendered":"Technology Loan Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helping bridge the technology gap with laptops enrolled students can borrow for the whole semester*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*2025 Loan Periods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summer 2025: May 12 to August 22<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall 2025: August 18 to December 19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Available Laptops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table style=\"border-width:1px\"><thead><tr><th>Standard Windows Laptop<\/th><th>Apple Macbook Air (Out-of-Stock)<\/th><th>High-Power Windows Laptop*<br>(Out-of-Stock)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>15.6-inch screen size<\/td><td>13-inch screen size<\/td><td>15.6-inch screen size<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 or 16 GB memory<\/td><td>16 GB memory<\/td><td>64 GB or 8 GB memory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>256 GB SSD storage<\/td><td>250 GB SSD storage<\/td><td>1TB or 512 GB SSD storage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">*Optionally available to Sophomore or higher Engineering students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request Laptop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Reserve device* to join the laptop loan list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Check your Rebelmail for an email from the Laptop Loan Program with pickup instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Pick up the laptop at the designated location. Bring your RebelCard or another photo ID and sign the agreement form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"283\" class=\"wp-image-299\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/request_a_laptop.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/request_a_laptop.png 453w, https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/request_a_laptop-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.unlv.edu\/TDClient\/33\/IT-Support-Portal\/Requests\/TicketRequests\/NewForm?ID=QOgVUuM2M3M_&amp;RequestorType=ServiceOffering\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/help.unlv.edu\/TDClient\/33\/IT-Support-Portal\/Requests\/TicketRequests\/NewForm?ID=QOgVUuM2M3M_&amp;RequestorType=ServiceOffering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request a Laptop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">*Availability is determined by the number of devices. If all laptops are checked out, we will contact you about your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apps &amp; Equipment Included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Laptops come with applications already installed, so you can kickstart learning, get organized, and complete assignments. Devices also include a power adapter and cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Getting Started Guide<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">View instructions to connect to eduroam WiFi and learn about applications on the device in the guide on the laptop\u2019s desktop.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>MakeMeAdmin<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:0\">Get temporary admin access to set up eduroam WiFi, download software, and add printers with MakeMeAdmin.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/cybersecurity\/computer-admin-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover MakeMeAdmin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>RebelApps<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Remotely access software you need for class using RebelApps or download\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discounted software<\/a>\u00a0to the laptop. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/rebelapps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore RebelApps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>UNLV VPN<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Access RebelApps off campus using the virtual private network. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access VPN<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access Assistive Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students with disabilities can request screen readers and other assistive technology from the Disability Resource Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unlv.edu\/drc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit DRC Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Return Laptop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pg_images\/technology-loan-fig1.jpg\" alt=\"Public service intern setting up land singing laptops for student laptop loan program.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your Rebelmail towards the end of the semester for reminders from the Laptop Loan Program to return the device so it gets the care and maintenance it needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save any files to your Google Drive or another storage option. We will permanently erase everything on the laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return the device to any dropoff location (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/computer-labs\/lab-hours\">SU 233<\/a>). You can mail the laptop back if you are unable to come to campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your Rebelmail for an email confirmation from the &nbsp;Laptop Loan Program that the device was returned.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to borrow the laptop for a longer period, let us know so we can work with you to accommodate your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IT Help Desk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.unlv.edu\/TDClient\/33\/IT-Support-Portal\/Home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit support ticket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.unlv.edu\/TDClient\/33\/IT-Support-Portal\/KB\/ArticleDet?ID=1115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View knowledge base<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/it-help-desk\">Contact IT Help Desk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Computer Alternatives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.library.unlv.edu\/equipmentcheckout\/laptops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lied Library daily laptop checkouts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/computing\/personal-computer-purchases\">Purchase discounted device<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.it.unlv.edu\/computer-labs\/lab-hours\">Find a computer lab<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helping bridge the technology gap with laptops enrolled students can borrow for the whole semester*. *2025 Loan Periods Available Laptops Standard Windows Laptop Apple Macbook Air (Out-of-Stock) High-Power Windows Laptop*(Out-of-Stock) 15.6-inch screen size 13-inch screen size 15.6-inch screen size 8 or 16 GB memory 16 GB memory 64 GB or 8 GB memory 256 GB [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"doc_category":[9],"doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-298","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry","doc_category-hardware"],"year_month":"2026-10","word_count":413,"total_views":"6","reactions":{"happy":"0","normal":"0","sad":"0"},"author_info":{"name":"Jonathan Garcia","author_nicename":"jonathangarcia","author_url":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?author=5"},"doc_category_info":[{"term_name":"Hardware","term_url":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?doc_category=hardware"}],"doc_tag_info":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs\/298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/docs"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=298"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs\/298\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":495,"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/docs\/298\/revisions\/495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"doc_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fdoc_category&post=298"},{"taxonomy":"doc_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fdoc_tag&post=298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}