Bookstore Services

Computers and Software

Syracuse University's Department of Information Technology and Services (ITS) works closely with the University Bookstore to configure computers for the campus network (wired and wireless) and equip them with antivirus software. The Dell and Macintosh computers sold through the Bookstore meet all the technical requirements outlined by Syracuse's schools and colleges. In addition, Dell notebook computers sold through the University Bookstore come with four-year warranties complemented with an enhanced warranty service provided by ITS called ‘Cuse Care.

University Recommendations

All of the University's schools and colleges strongly recommend that students have a computer on campus. Computer platforms for each school and college are listed here. More specific information is available on the ITS web site at http://www.its.syr.edu. Click on the "Welcome New SU Students" icon.

Schools and colleges that recommend Microsoft Windows-based computers:

• School of Education
• L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science
• College of Human Ecology
• School of Information Studies
• Martin J. Whitman School of Management
• Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Schools, colleges, and academic units that recommend either Microsoft Windows-based or Macintosh computers:

• School of Architecture
• The College of Arts and Sciences
• S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
• College of Visual and Performing Arts (depending on major)
• School of Art and Design (Macintosh notebooks are strongly recommended)
• Department of Drama (Windows)
• Setnor School of Music (both Macintosh and Windows)
• Communications and Rhetorical Studies (both Macintosh and Windows)

[Further information can be found at http://bookstore.syr.edu

Bookstore Charge Account

A pre-approved Syracuse University Bookstore charge account with a $1,200 credit limit has been established for your use. To activate your Bookstore charge account, simply complete the pre-approved Retail Installment Agreement found in the ready set booklet that was sent to you and return the agreement to us.

There is no fee for this service, and no interest is charged when your monthly balance is paid in full. For those who prefer to extend payments over time, a monthly finance charge is applied.

• Review the Retail Installment Agreement found in the back pocket of this booklet and make any corrections to the preprinted name and billing address.
• Sign and date the agreement. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign and date the agreement as well.
• Return the agreement in the enclosed pre-addressed envelope. A copy will be returned to you with our acknowledgement.
• When we receive your signed agreement, your student identification card (SU I.D.) will be encoded for use as the Bookstore charge card.

Textbook Reservation

The University Bookstore's exclusive program for first-year students is convenient, economical, and reliable! Class schedules are created in a number of different ways, and schedules are subject to change over the summer. The Bookstore receives your final class schedule from the registrar's office prior to your campus arrival. We then shop the sales floor for your textbooks, pack them in durable boxes with handles, and have them ready for you when you arrive on campus.

You can save 25% by selecting used textbooks (where available), and New York State does not charge sales tax on required textbooks. The average one-term textbook expense is $350-475. Books will be charged to your credit card no earlier than TBA.

Microfridge Rental

The next best thing to living at home!
All-in-one unit contains microwave, refrigerator and freezer. Approved for use in SU residence halls.

Only $149.99 for the entire year!

Rental includes:

Automatic membership in the Munchbunch Club. Receive monthly savings coupons on groceries.

Automatic registration to win:

• $100 textbook gift certificate for the spring semester
• $100 shopping spree for Syracuse apparel at the University Bookstore
• MicroFridge rental for next academic year (value $149.99)
• iPod Nano (value $149)
• HP printer (value $79.99)

Order by TBA and receive:

• Guaranteed delivery in your residence hall room when you arrive on campus
• FREE one-liter bottle of Pepsi
• FREE one-liter bottle of Aquafina water
• FREE Syracuse T-shirt
• FREE 25-page coupon book for free products and savings with a value of $75

An agreement form can be found in the taking care of business booklet sent to you in the mail. Please send in all three copies of the form by TBA to guarantee delivery in your room when you arrive. We will return the pink copy to you with our confirmation.