Laptop Sale

Graduating students have the option to buy a laptop starting Dec. 9.

Only students who are graduating in the Fall 2024 semester are eligible to purchase a laptop at this time.

Graduates will receive an email with a link to the Aspen Capital secure payment with their login information on Dec. 9, 2024.

After payment is verified, you will receive an email detailing how to reset or exchange your laptop.

All emails will come from techsupport@winona.edu.

Sale Details

Aspen Capital, Winona State’s leasing company, sets the prices and conducts the sale. The price is based on the number of years you have participated in the eWarrior program.

Years in the eWarrior ProgramLaptop Price
4+$25
3$100
2$250
1$350
Not Purchasing Your Laptop?

Return your laptop no later than Jan. 17, 2025 to avoid late fees. 

You can return it in person on the Winona Campus in Somsen 207 or on the Rochester campus in Coffman Center 122. If you are away from campus, it can be mailed to:

Winona State University
Somsen Hall 207
175 West Mark Street
Winona, MN 55987

FAQs

Please make every effort to complete your purchase as soon as possible to avoid any additional late fees.

If you have extenuating circumstances, contact Tech Support prior to the sale to make special arrangements.

The laptop models leased in 2022 are available for purchase this year:

If you currently have a 2022 model laptop, you will purchase the one you have.

If you have a newer device, you will return it and purchase a stock model of the same platform you returned.

You are not able to switch platforms at the time of purchase.

Please contact Tech Support if you are unsure which model you have.

Paying for your laptop will not erase any data automatically, but you will be required to reset your laptop so it is no longer linked to your WSU account.

You will be emailed instructions on how to reset your laptop after paying. It is important that you follow these instructions. You are responsible for backing up any data you would like to keep prior to doing this.

If you need help to back up your data, you can contact the Digital Learning Commons (DLC).

At the time of sale, we will provide you with information on any remaining manufacturer’s warranty left on your laptop.

Winona State assumes no responsibility for the support of devices after the sale.

Yes, your current WSU email will remain active as long as you keep using it.

Your email account will be deactivated if it has not accessed within one year’s time.

You can still use Microsoft Office Apps online through your WSU email. If your Alumni email is inactivated though, you will also lose access to your O365 apps.

Laptops can be exchanged or erased in person in Winona – Somsen 207, or in Rochester – Coffman Center 122 during business hours.

Students who purchased their MacBook, can follow these instructions to reset their laptop remotely.

This process will remove all files from your laptop. Make sure you’ve backed up your files prior.

HPs can be erased remotely by using a USB drive. Contact tech support to receive one.

The Post-Buyout Info Sheet (PDF) has more information about your laptop warranty, alumni email, and access to Office 365.

No, paying for your laptop now will not change anything on it automatically. You can purchase it and wait to erase it until your winter classes are complete.

Yes, as long as you participate in the laptop sale by the above deadlines, the $485 Spring 2025 semester fee will be removed from your student account.

This credit takes 3-5 business days to process.

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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