The following supplies and equipment must be furnished by each incoming freshman prior to the start of classes. We recommend ordering the computer from the Campus Bookstore*, but it can be purchased elsewhere as long as it meets the minimum requirements. Read more about our laptop program. It is highly recommended that the equipment be insured under the parents' or student's homeowners' insurance.
1. Nexlink/Alfred State 4125 SERIES (or equivalent).
Minimum requirements if purchased somewhere other than the Campus Bookstore:
- Intel Centrino 1.6GHz
- 40GB Hard drive
- 15.4" display
- 1GB memory
- DVD/CDRW combo
- Wireless networking
- Operating Systems - WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL or
WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL - ONLY
- Mouse with mouse pad
2. Note-taking supplies
3. Scientific calculator - Casio fx 300w or equivalent (available at the Campus Bookstore)
4. Compass
5. Scale (English and metric)
6. Other optional equipment may include drawing tubes or portfolio
7. Textbook information will be provided by the instructor.
Please call the Computerized Design and Manufacturing Department at (607) 587-3182 or Mr. Graham at (607) 587-3178, if you have any questions concerning these supplies and equipment.
*Advantages of buying your computer from the Campus Bookstore include:
a. As an Alfred State student, Microsoft software licenses allow you to use al of the following: MS Office Pro, Windows upgrades, FrontPage, Visual Studio Pro, and Publisher.
b. Available complete on-site hardware and software repair service
c. Three (3) year Theft/Accidental Damage Insurance with Safeware - The Insurance Agency
d. Loaner laptops available if yours is being repaired
e. Guaranteed to work with Alfred State's wireless network