Southeast Technical Institute was the first campus in South Dakota to initiate the use of a laptop program for its students.  Why?  Employers throughout the country expect employees to have strong computer skills from day one.  STI’s students learn these skills everyday by attending classes and using industry specific software while completing their program.

Communications Central

STI’s wireless network makes communication a breeze anywhere on campus!

• Check course syllabi, assignments, and project information
• Submit assignments and communicate with instructors or other students anytime from anywhere on campus.

STI Laptop Program

Starting fall 2010, all new students entering a STI laptop required program will have a laptop provided from Southeast Tech. The laptop cost is included in tuition during your first two semesters while at STI and Financial Aid can be applied.  STI purchases nearly 1500 laptops directly from the manufacturer every year and passes the savings on to the students.  Southeast laptops are covered by a comprehensive service arrangement which includes onsite repair and customer support for three years through the STI Helpdesk. Laptops are also available to students in non-laptop included programs through the same conditional sales agreement process.

Students will receive their laptop once they complete a Conditional Sales Agreement with STI.  Under this agreement, students will be provided all necessary software depending on the student’s program.  STI will remain the owner of the laptop throughout the time the student is at STI.  Once the student completes their program of study, a bill of sale will be completed and the student will retain ownership of the laptop.

Laptop Specifications and Prices are listed here.

Comprehensive Service Agreement

All laptops are covered under a 3-year Comprehensive Service Agreement.  A fully staffed Helpdesk is available to assist students with laptop problems, questions, or repairs.  If your STI laptop requires long-term repair, a loaner laptop will be provided.  Warranty repair covers parts and labor which is included under the STI Conditional Sales Agreement.