The Student is allowed to retain uninterrupted possession of the Equipment while enrolled as a full-time student at the College provided that no actions precluding such possession are taken by the Student.

A.      Student who has completed less than eight semesters at the College who ceases to be enrolled “full-time” at the College may exercise one of the following options:

1)     Immediately purchase the Equipment based upon its original value less ratable depreciation as of the end of the student’s last completed term. Depreciation reductions reflect a four-year life and a 10% residual value.  The right to require the student to satisfy all outstanding balances with the college prior to such a purchase is reserved.

2)  Return the laptop with all books, cd's/dvd's, ethernet cable, power brick and cord to Technology Services

3)       A student temporarily falling below the hours required for full-time status but remaining enrolled at the College may be required to pay a $70 rental per month.

4)       Returned Equipment is required to have all consumables in like-new condition, including the battery.  Alternatively, the student may choose to purchase the laptop.

If you would like to find out the purchase price for the laptop you may call the Student Financial Services Office at 585-567-9328. 

If you choose to return your laptop by shipping it to us please follow the instructions below. All of these steps are to protect you from further charges for your laptop. 

1) Make sure you have everything you received with your laptop.  Including cables, software, Windows License, plastic inserts and the printer.  Please see attached inventory sheet for further details.

2) Use the original packaging for the laptop if you have it. If not, please take your laptop to a professional packaging/ shipping company to have the items return to us. 

3) Please include a letter in each package with your name, address, Student ID # and phone number so that we can be sure to credit your account.

4) The laptop, printer and accessories must have $2000 worth of insurance and be shipped through a method whereby a tracking number can be obtained. 

Please ship to:
            Linda Stull
            Houghton College/ Technology Services
            One Willard Ave
            Houghton, NY 14744

 If you have any further questions about the return of your laptop please do not hesitate to call our office 585-567-9287 or email linda.stull@houghton.edu.

Inventory Sheet