Laptop Loan Program

Library and Academic Services has laptops available for a loan period of four weeks. A limited number of laptops are available for same day use.

The Laptop Loan Program is designed to assist students who require the immediate use of a laptop while they obtain a device that meets the needs of their College program. Laptops cannot be borrowed for the duration of a College academic program. 

Borrowing a laptop is free of charge; however, students assume the financial responsibility of replacing the laptop in the case of loss or damage.  

Overdue laptops are subject to an accelerated billing process and the full replacement cost will be billed. Failure to return equipment or to pay replacement costs for lost equipment will result in suspension of Library privileges. Grades, certificates, and transcripts will be withheld by the Registrar until outstanding Library charges are resolved. 

Booking a laptop

You can book a laptop through the Equipment Booking System.

The following information is required:

Please note, we have two locations with laptops. Please book laptops available at the location you will be picking up from: 
- Notre Dame Campus – Pickup during regular Library Hours.
- Exchange District Campus – Pickup during regular Library Hours.
For those students at a Regional Campus please Contact Us to arrange delivery to a remote campus.
At the time of pickup, borrowers must present ID and sign a security agreement that outlines the borrower’s responsibility for any loss or damage to the laptop while in their possession.

Returning a laptop

Ensure that all essential documents and data are saved outside the laptop (e.g. on a USB drive). Library and Academic Services will wipe all user information from returned laptops.
Remove any keyboard or mouse dongles in USB ports. 
Notre Dame Campus – Return during regular Library Hours.
Exchange District Campus – Return during regular Library Hours.
Regional Campus – Contact Us to arrange a laptop return.

Loan period

The loan period is four weeks.  A laptop loan cannot be extended or renewed.  
A limited number of laptops are available for same day use.
After a laptop has been returned, and subject to availability, another laptop may be borrowed.

Support

Red River College Polytechnic is not responsible for any hardware or software issues related to the laptops. If you are experiencing a hardware issue, please Contact Us.

If you require IT support, please contact ITS Service Desk for students. To submit a question, log in to HUB (hub.rrc.ca) and under Applications, click the ITS Service Desk link. IT support can also be contacted by phone: 204-632-2125 or email: servicedesk@rrc.ca.

Software

All laptops come installed with Windows 10. Students must install Office 365 (instructions provided) and any other software.
Program-specific software – For any software required that is specific to your program, please contact your Instructor or an Educational Assistant in your academic area for assistance.