New in the Summer of 2026, all students can use a Chromebook or any laptop that can connect to Wi-Fi and has a compliant version of an internet browser (Chrome, Firefox or Edge), to easily gain access to the Okta Portal to check email, access Canvas, complete homework assignments, and/or connect to the Apporto Desktop - General Purpose Computer to access some if not all of the academic software assigned for use in the course(s) being taken.
In addition, those students who are taking classes which use Adobe Applications, Solidworks, MultiSim, Autocad and other Autodesk applications, Automation Studio or other graphically enhanced software can have a hosted Advanced Applications Only desktop available for their classes use.
Students who do not have a Chromebook or laptop that meets these requirements or is taking a class which uses specialty software not included in either the Apporto – General Purpose Computer or the Apporto – Advanced Applications Only can submit a request for technology to use during the semester.
Rules for borrowing NCC Chromebooks/Laptops:
- The student may borrow a device for one semester at a time on an equipment available basis.
- Students must be matriculated (enrolled in degree or certificate program) and must be registered for classes during the semester(s) they wish to use the device
- Students may not physically alter the technology loaned in any way. Alterations, including application of external skins or stickers, are considered damage and results in charges for repair.
- The technology must be returned upon graduation or withdrawal from NCC, as well as at the end of the academic semester for which it was loaned, unless the student enrolls in classes for the next semester.
- The return process includes a thorough inspection of the technology’s condition.
- The College is not responsible for any lost data, documents, or applications the student may have saved onto the device. All technology is restored to a default status meaning everything is erased upon return.
- The student will be charged a replacement fee for missing and/or damaged technology and accessories. Replacement fees are, but not limited to, the following:
- Power/Charging cord not returned $50
- Cracked or Damaged Screen $200
- Keyboard/Case severely damaged or vandalized $50
- Loaned technology is considered lost if the borrowed device is not returned after:
- Student fails to respond to school correspondence asking about their enrollment status for 1 week
- 1 week after graduating from Nashua Community College
- 1 week after transferring or withdrawing from NCC
- Student fails to respond to school correspondence asking about their enrollment status for 1 week
- Lost technology is the responsibility of the student who borrowed the technology. It is the student’s responsibility to notify NCC IT at 603-578-6875 if the technology assigned to them is lost or stolen.
- The cost of lost technology is assessed to the student’s financial account. If the Student returns the device in good condition within 30 days of the date of assessment, the replacement fee is waived.
- Laptop = $900 replacement cost
- Chromebook = $350 replacement cost
- Laptop = $900 replacement cost
- Any charges are sent to the Bursar’s Office for collection and may prevent a student from registering for classes, obtaining diploma/transcripts, and/or graduating until paid in full.
- Power/Charging cord not returned $50
If interested in requesting technology, please visit the NCC Technology Webpages to complete the Laptop Loan Program form.
