JOHN L. GROVE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
STUDENT COMPUTER GUIDELINES
We in the Grove College of Business recommend that students have their own personal computers. This is only a recommendation, it is neither a requirement nor a necessity .The University provides computers in general laboratories for student use. These computers are fully equipped with the hardware and software needed by the students and are open at hours convenient for students. These general-purpose labs, however, can be crowded at the end of each semester. Some courses require intensive and extensive computer work. Our recommendation that students have computers is based on convenience for the student. It eliminates the necessity of working on a computer in a lab with many other students. In addition, the student has access to a computer any time he or she wishes. The decision to provide one's son or daughter with a computer must be the result of a number of factors including perceived necessity, convenience, and cost. Others may wish to wait and see if or when a computer becomes necessary or convenient. We do not recommend particular brands of computers beyond being Windows compatible, but encourage those who do purchase computers to shop for the best combination of price, quality, and service. If you do choose to purchase a computer, the following are general guidelines to assist you in your shopping.