Laptop Sale
Graduating students have the option to buy their laptops starting April 29.
Only students who are graduating in the Spring or Summer 2024 semesters are eligible to purchase a laptop at this time.
Graduates will receive an email with a link to the Aspen Capital secure payment with their login information on April 29, 2024.
After payment is verified, you will receive an email detailing how to reset or exchange your laptop.
All emails will come from techsupport@winona.edu.
Aspen Capital, Winona State’s leasing company, sets the prices and conducts the sale. The price is based on the number of years you have participated in the eWarrior program.
| Years in the eWarrior Program | Laptop Price |
|---|---|
| 4+ | $25 |
| 3 | $100 |
| 2 | $250 |
| 1 | $350 |
If you are approved for Spring and Summer 2024 graduation, the buyout link will be emailed to you on April 29.
You can purchase without a late fee until Aug. 16.
Any sales from Aug. 17-30 will be subject to a $50 late fee
No sales will be accepted after Aug. 30.
The laptop sale is held online.
Please contact us if you have trouble with the sale website or if you can’t find the email.
Check your WSU email for the buyout link and pay for laptop online.
Aspen Capital accepts Discover, Visa and Mastercard.
If you have a 2022 model laptop, you will be emailed instructions for resetting it after payment is confirmed.
If you have a newer model laptop, you will be emailed instructions for exchanging it.
Paying will not erase any data automatically.
Return your laptop no later than Aug. 30 to avoid late fees.
You can return it in person on the Winona Campus in Somsen 207 or on the Rochester campus in Coffman Center 122. If you are away from campus, it can be mailed to:
Winona State University
Somsen Hall 207
175 West Mark Street
Winona, MN 55987
Please make every effort to complete your purchase as soon as possible to avoid any additional late fees.
If you have extenuating circumstances, contact Tech Support prior to the sale to make special arrangements.
The laptop models leased in 2022 are available for purchase:
If you currently have a 2022 model laptop, you will purchase the one you have. If you have a newer device, you will return it and purchase a stock model of the same platform you returned.
You are not able to switch platforms at the time of purchase.
Contact Tech Support if you are unsure which model you have.
Paying for your laptop will not erase any data automatically, but you will be required to reset your laptop so it is no longer linked to your WSU account.
You will be emailed instructions on how to reset your laptop after paying. It is important that you follow these instructions. You are responsible for backing up any data you would like to keep prior to doing this.
If you need help to back up your data, you can contact the Digital Learning Commons (DLC).
At the time of sale, we will provide you with information on any remaining manufacturer’s warranty left on your laptop.
Winona State assumes no responsibility for the support of devices after the sale.
Yes, your current WSU email will remain active as long as you keep using it.
Your email account will be deactivated if it has not accessed within one year’s time.
You can still use Microsoft Office Apps online through your WSU email. If your Alumni email is inactivated though, you will also lose access to your O365 apps.
Laptops can be exchanged or erased in person in Winona – Somsen 207, or in Rochester – Coffman Center 122 during business hours.
Students who purchased their MacBook, can follow these instructions to reset their laptop remotely.
This process will remove all files from your laptop. Make sure you’ve backed up your files prior.
HPs can be erased remotely by using a USB drive. Contact tech support to receive one.
The Post-Buyout Info Sheet (PDF) has more information about your laptop warranty, alumni email, and access to Office 365.
No, paying for your laptop now will not change anything on it automatically. You can purchase it and wait to erase it until your summer classes are complete.
Yes, as long as you participate in the laptop sale by the above deadlines, the $485 Fall 2024 semester fee will be removed from your student account.
This credit takes 3-5 business days to process.
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