Campus Devices

With the eWarrior Program, students are provided laptops with the specs and software to be successful in their degree programs

Be sure to check your major’s laptop recommendations before choosing whether you want a PC or a Mac.

Faculty and staff also have supported technology options including computers, docking stations, monitors, scanners, and printers.

2024 Student Laptop Options

Departmental Laptop Recommendations

Some academic departments require a specific laptop model, while others have a strong recommendation.

If an academic program is not listed here, then you are free to choose either the Apple Mac or Windows PC model. These recommendations are reviewed and updated annually.

Talk to your academic advisor if you have questions about laptop recommendations.

College or DepartmentAcademic ProgramLaptop Model
ArtArt EducationMac
ArtStudio ArtMac
ArtGraphic DesignMac required
BusinessAccountingPC
BusinessBusiness AdministrationPC
BusinessEconomicsPC
BusinessFinancePC
BusinessHuman Resources Management PC required
BusinessManagement Information SystemsPC required
BusinessMarketingPC
ChemistryBiochemistryPC
ChemistryChemistryPC
ChemistryChemistry TeachingPC
ChemistryEnvironmental SciencePC
EngineeringComposite MaterialsPC
Environmental ScienceBiology OptionPC
Environmental ScienceChemistry OptionPC
Environmental ScienceGeoscience OptionPC
GeoscienceEarth Science (Teaching) (ESCT)PC required
GeoscienceEnvironmental Science Option (GEES)PC required
GeoscienceGeology Option (GEGE)PC required
GeoscienceGeoscience Option (GSCE)PC required
Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative SciencesClinical Exercise SciencePC
Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative SciencesExercise SciencePC
Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative SciencesMovement SciencePC
Mass CommunicationAdvertisingMac
Mass CommunicationBroadcastingMac required
Mass CommunicationJournalism, Photojournalism Mac
Mass CommunicationPublic RelationsMac
Nursing and Health SciencesHealth Promotion- Community HealthPC
Nursing and Health SciencesHealth Promotion- School Health TeachingPC
Theatre ArtsTheatreMac
FAQs

When do I get my laptop?

You will be contacted by email when it is time to exchange your device.

Laptop are exchanged for newer models when they are about 2 years old, usually during the summer or beginning of fall semester.

Students can switch from a PC to a Mac or a Mac to a PC during the normal 2-year exchange without a fee.

There is a $50 platform switch fee to switch models before the exchange period. Assuming the alternate laptop is in stock:

  • Priority switches are given to students when the desired platform is required by their major
  • Platform switches outside the normal two-year rotation must be requested within the first two weeks of each semester
  • No platform switches will be allowed during the senior laptop sale

Contact the Technical Support Center to request a switch outside of the normal 2-year exchange.

When a student graduates, they are eligible to purchase their laptop.

Once you are accepted for graduation, you’ll receive information about the dates, times, and terms of the sale. Sale terms are negotiated each year.

Learn more about the Laptop Sale for WSU Grads.

Report the incident to the Tech Support as soon as possible. The eWarrior Digital Life and Learning agreement explains responsibilities and fees.

Contact Tech Support
Tech Support
Academic Semester

techsupport@winona.edu

507.457.5240 | Option 1

Phone Support Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 7:30am–6pm
  • Friday: 7:30am–4:30pm
  • Sunday: 2–5pm

Walk-In Support:

  • Winona | Somsen 207
  • Rochester | Coffman Center 122

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am–4:30pm

Tech Support
Summer

techsupport@winona.edu

507.457.5240 | Option 1

Walk-In Support:

  • Winona | Somsen 207
  • Rochester | Coffman Center 122

Phone & Walk-In Support Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am–4pm

Tech Support
Winter Break & Spring Break

techsupport@winona.edu

507.457.5240 | Option 1

Walk-In Support:

  • Winona | Somsen 207
  • Rochester | Coffman Center 122

Phone & Walk-In Support Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am–4:30pm

Digital Learning Commons

dlc@winona.edu

Just in Time Support: Library 105

  • Monday-Thursday: 7:30am–10pm
  • Friday: 7:30am–5pm
  • Saturday: 10am-5pm
  • Sunday: 1–10pm

During breaks and holidays, the DLC is open during the same hours as Krueger Library.

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