Back-to-School UIC Exclusive offer
Save an additional $50 -$100 plus receive a Free printer & iPod* Visit our Apple Exclusives page for details.

College Required Laptops

The College of Art and Architecture requires a computer to an incoming student. Apple is preferred and supported for graphic design, photo, and video. Apple is preferred and supported for the Architecture.

The recommended machine to purchase is the MacBook Pro 15" 2.4GHz with basic specifications and the AppleCare protection plan.  Check out the Back-to-School offer to see how you can save on this recommended Mac.


Get your everyday education discount on Apple computers and software through the UIC Bookstore and Micro/Station. With Apple you get all the built-in multimedia tools with iLife '08 as well as the ability to run Microsoft Office as well as Microsoft Windows XP and Vista (requires separate Windows license available in store).

Apple Macintosh computers are virus free and more secure than PC counterparts. Please visit this page (in the future) or the store in person for special deals. We currently have machines in stock but you are also welcome to purchase online. For more information on why Mac, please visit the Why Mac page at Apple.

MacBook
  • 2.1-2.4 GHz
  • 1-4 GB RAM
  • 120-250 GB Hard Drive
  • CD-RW/DVD - CD-RW/DVD-RW
  • Wifi and Bluetooth
  • iSight Camera
 MacBook Air
  • 1.6-1.8 GHz
  • 2GB RAM
  • Standard Hard Drive to Solid State Hard Drive
  • Wifi and Bluetooth
  • iSight Camera
 MacBook Pro
  • 15"-17" Display
  • 2.4-2.6 GHz
  • 2-4 GB RAM
  • 200-300 GB Hard Drive
  • CD-RW/DVD-RW
  • Wifi and Bluetooth
  • iSight Camera
Call or visit store for pricing or order online
Mac Mini
  • 1.8-2.9 GHz
  • 1-2 GB RAM
  • 80-120 GB Hard Drive
  • CD-RW/DVD - CD-RW/DVD-RW
  • Wifi and Bluetooth
 iMac
  • 2.4-3.06 GHz
  • 1-4 GB RAM
  • 250GB-1TB Hard Drive
  • CD-RW/DVD-RW
  • Wifi and Bluetooth
  • iSight Camera
Mac Pro
  • One 2.8 GHz Quad Core-Two 3.2 GHz Quad Core
  • 2-32 GB RAM
  • 320 GB-4x1TB Hard Drive
  • CD-RW/DVD-RW
Call or visit store for pricing or order online
  • Apple: Individuals
  • Apple: Department and Institutional Proposals

    How to get your FREE iPod.

    1. Shop for a Mac.

    Buy a new MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac Pro using your education discount.

    2. Buy an iPod.

    Purchase an 8GB iPod touch or 8GB iPod nano with your Mac and get up to $299 back after rebate.*

    3. Get your rebate.

    After you receive your Mac and iPod, submit your claim online by Oct. 15, 2008. It’s that easy to start your school year right.

    If you’re a student, teacher, or staff member and you buy a Mac with your education discount before September 15, 2008, you can get a free iPod touch or iPod nano after rebate.*

    * Terms and conditions apply.