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Indiana Wesleyan University Support Knowledge Base

Computer Replacement Policy

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to outline the University Information Technology's computer replacement schedule.

Replacement Policy

 

Warning:

Due to the pandemic, all replacement cycles are currently delayed by 1 year. This means if your computer was "up for replacement" in Fiscal Year 21/22 then it will now be up for replacement in 22/23. This will remain in place for the foreseeable future.
 

Desktops

All university owned desktops used by full-time faculty and staff are eligible for replacement in the 5th fiscal year after purchase.

Laptops

All university owned laptops used by full-time faculty and staff are eligible for replacement in the 5th fiscal year after purchase.

General Access/Student Worker Equipment

General access, "swaps", or student worker computers are replaced on an as needed basis.

Replacement Schedule

 

Warning:

Due to current supply chain issues caused by the pandemic the below timelines may be altered significantly due to delays and availability of equipment
 

National & Global

National & Global equipment is ordered in October and is scheduled to be installed during the fall semester - Departments such as: National & Global, all regional sites, parts of SON, and National & Global Financial Aid are included.  

Central

Central/Operations equipment is ordered in December and is scheduled to be installed during the Spring Semester - Departments such as Business Office, HR, Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable and UIT.  

IWU-Marion

IWU-Marion equipment is ordered in April and is scheduled for installation from May until July with Faculty equipment to be completed first - Departments such as: Academics, Student Development, Records, Registrar, IWU-Marion Financial Aid, parts of SON, Admissions, Athletics, Seminary, and Health Center. 

 

Current Hardware Vendors

Our current computer vendors are Lenovo and Apple.

 

Additional Information  

If you have any questions regarding the replacement of computer equipment, please contact IT Support Operations for more details.