Purchasing Technology for Simmons

• Purchasing Guidelines
• Purchasing with External Funds
• Replacement Cycle
• Laptop Policy

Purchasing Technology for Yourself

• Computer and Software
• Recommended Computer Specs
• Minimum Computer Specs

Purchasing Technology for Yourself or Simmons

If you are purchasing computer hardware or software, or any other technology for Simmons, please follow the links listed at the left under "Simmons Technology Purchasing Guidelines."

Personal Technology Purchasing Guidelines

Simmons students, faculty, and staff have access to special Simmons and general academic discounts on hardware and software at our online stores.  If you are shopping for a computer, Technology suggests that you only consider one meeting our specifications; special discounts for such systems are available through the Simmons Dell and Apple stores. In general, consider purchasing the software that Technology considers "standard" and installs on all Simmons-owned computers

For information about support for software on personally-owned computers, please see:

• Technology for Students: Your Computer
• Technology for Faculty and Staff:  Your Computer

Simmons and Other Online Stores with Discounts for the Simmons Community

Online Store	Information
	Shop at the Simmons Dell store for Windows computers meeting Simmons specifications.  Not sure which laptop to choose? See D430 vs. D630 (PDF). For Microsoft, Adobe, and other software, see below.
	Shop at the Simmons Apple store for Macintosh computers meeting Simmons specifications, Apple software, and iPods. For Microsoft, Adobe, and other software, see below.
	Disinfect & Protect: Free antivirus and other tools for safe computing: step-by-step instructions for downloading Simmons' FREE antivirus software and taking care of your personal computer.
	At the Simmons e-academy store, find rock-bottom prices on Microsoft products (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Minitab 15, and SPSS 16. To buy through e-academy, follow the link, then: Click Sign In at the top of the page.  If you have not used the site before, click Register, and choose "I have an institution issued email address." Use your Simmons email address, and create a password.  If you are faculty or staff, Sign In as directed in the previous bullet, then click Your Account (at the top), click Your Eligibility.  If it says "Simmons College - Academic Users," you are not yet eligible to purchase items available specifically to faculty and staff; click Request additional eligibility, then I will submit proof; and follow the directions. Faculty and staff: Through the Simmons SPSS license, faculty and staff may install SPSS at home; contact the Help Desk for details; using SAS requires that your department purchase a license.
Adobe software	Students, faculty, and staff who need an Adobe product should buy through CDW-G: the prices are  incredibly low, compared to normal Adobe pricing.
Academic Superstore	To purchase other hardware and software at academic pricing, you might like to shop at Academic Superstore.