Media Resources has a limited inventory of Semester long loaner laptops for Students.
There is no cost to this type of loan. You would be responsible for any damage, loss or late fees if that were to occur.
Semester loaner laptops are loaned for a semester at a time and we do not loan equipment over long School breaks(i.e. winter break and summer break).
These laptops are first come first serve basis and will be available to check out when we open for the semester.
Please see our Loan Policies page for more information on the loan process.
RISD is continuing to offer three types of loans of laptops:
- Laptop loaner program: Semester long loans are available to RISD Students who have needs due to not owning a laptop, financial constraints, etc.
- If you are Full-time/Term Staff & Faculty: Please send your inquiry for this type of qualifying loan directly to your departmental ITS tech or Paul Bento pbento@risd.edu so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
- Repair loaners: RISD MRC has a small cache of dedicated loaners for those who are having their RISD machine repaired. These loans are typically for 10 business days.
- Proof of repair status or shipping confirmation must be sent to RISDMRC@risd.edu in order to approve this type of loan.
- Standard loans: As with all checkout inventory, these loans are for 5 business days, at which time the equipment must be returned.
Laptops typically meet minimum RISD spec. Not intended as a replacement for Declared majors or Graduate level programs.