ABOUT MAC PURCHASES
UNCW and Apple are working together to provide students participating in Mac-specific programs, such as Film Studies, the Department of Music and The Department of Art & Art History, with discounted Apple products through the UNCW Apple Education Custom Store. There will be several options offered to best suit the needs of specific academic programs.
Some of the benefits of the Apple Education Custom Store include:
- Discounted software, such as Final Cut Studio 5.1 Academic.
- AppleCare Protection Plan (an extended Apple warranty) at a discounted rate.
For the best deals on Apple products, click to Login to the UNCW Apple Store.. You will need a valid UNCW e-mail address to access the store.
Next click on "RECOMMENDED SYSTEMS" on the right hand panel to view bundles recommended by specific departments at UNCW, including:
Film Studies
Department of Music
Department of Art & Art History
Dept. of Communication Studies Video Production
NOTE: You have the option of customizing the specifications on these recommended systems.
In addition to the Apple systems offered, students may want to purchase additional departmentally recommended software at academic prices, available at various vendors.
Note: As a UNCW Student, you can purchase Microsoft Office Mac Pro 2004 for under $80 at JourneyEd.
Other vendor options include:
AcademicSuperstore
CCV Software
CampusTech
NOTE: Please contact your advisor or department chair to ascertain the exact version of software needed for your major.
IMPORTANT NOTE on Warranty: We do not have an onsite Warranty Service Center for the Mac purchases. Our UNCW Warranty Service Center is specifically for the Dell laptops purchased through the UNCW Laptop Initiative. UNCW is primarily a PC campus. If you need warranty service on your Mac, you would be responsible for contacting Apple directly
Financial Aid for Computer Purchases
Financial aid is available to help fund the cost of a computer purchase for degree seeking UNCW students. To be considered, apply for financial aid and submit a "Computer Expense" form. Applications and forms are available on the Financial Aid & Veterans Services Office Web site at http://www.uncw.edu/finaid/.
For additional info on Mac Support at UNCW, Click Here.
