Laptop Purchase Program (Students)

Siena College and Dell have a process that allows students, faculty, and staff to purchase a computer from Dell for their personal use. When possible configurations are available to provide students with a computer that will be powerful enough to meet their computing needs for the next four years and beyond. 

Important Information

• The configuration does not include antivirus software. We strongly recommend you install the free program Microsoft Security Essentials (or other antivirus) as soon as you set up your computer at home. If you have no antivirus, you cannot log on to Siena's student network.
• Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Edition is included.  This includes reduced functionality versions of Word and Excel and will probably be adequate for most students. However, Microsoft offers Office Professional Academic to students, with full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and OneNote. If you think you need the extra functions, this is the least expensive way to get them. (Not available for the Mac).
• You must  use the "Go to Dell Computer" link below to get special pricing on the system.  You will not get the pricing by calling Dell directly.
• Apple also offers computer discounts to students on their Education Web Page. Note: prices do not include Office 2011 for the Mac.  Repair and support is only covered for a limited time.
• Whatever computer you buy, it is strongly recommended you purchase an extended warranty. Make sure the warranty includes coverage for accidental damage.

Dell Purchase Plan

Note:  The link may be broken.  Dell is working on the problem.

Go to Dell Computer 
Click on "Recommended Business Systems."

Important!  Contact Dell Computer for on-site hardware repair. 

Answers to common questions are in the Purchase Program FAQs, or call Dell at 1-888-973-3355 (Remember:  they can only answer general questions, not the details of the package).  To customize the package, click on the "Customize" button.

Important! --DO NOT ship the computer to a Siena College Address.

If you want to purchase a different computer, or anything else by Dell, click on "Read More." A window will pop up with a link to the full Dell Catalog. You will get a discount by using this link.

Note: The computer does not come with a network cable, which is required for FRANet.  You can purchase the cable at the campus bookstore or any retailer that sells computer accessories.

This program is provided as a service for the Siena College Community. This is not an endorsement of Dell Computer.