Laptop Device Resources
Basic Needs Tech Support Program
Resources available include:
Short Term Loaner Laptop Devices
Short-term loaner devices are chromebook devices. The maximum loan period for laptop devices is 30 days. Eligibility criteria includes being currently enrolled at least half time. Borrowers must sign a borrower agreement form when picking up loaner device.
Gift Chromebook Device
These are gifted Chromebook devices to support students that do not have a working laptop device. Eligibility criteria included being enrolled at least half time and must demonstrate financial need.
A.S. Ipads for Equity (Loaner Ipads)
Loaner iPads are provided with styluses, brought to you by Associated Students. This resource is only available to currently enrolled UCSB undergraduate students and demonstrate financial need. No more than one ipad can be granted per student. The maximum loan period for a loaner ipad is one quarter in length.
Tech Subsidy Grant
The Tech Subsidy Grant provides financial support towards the purchase of a more comprehensive device (beyond a chromebook) or repair service. The maximum amount awarded will be $500 in grant funding. Students must be enrolled at least half time, demonstrate financial need, and not have received this support in a prior year. To be considered applicants must provide the model and cost estimate for the device they plan to purchase. This resource is made possible with the support of the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC).
To request any of the resources above, please complete the Basic Needs Tech Request form.
Please note the following criteria for our gift devices and grants:
1) Must be currently enrolled UCSB students
2) Must demonstrate financial need
3) Must have a 2023-2024 FAFSA application on file with the UCSB Office of Financial Aid
*one device/grant per student.
IMPORTANT: The Basic Needs Tech Team is currently operating with limited staff. Please note processing and review time is currently take 2 weeks. Thank you for your patience!
For any questions about our Basic Needs Technology Resources, please email us at sa-techneeds@ucsb.edu
Library Resources
Public Computers
More Than 100 Public Computers Are Located Throughout the UCSB Library and the Music Library.
Find a Map of Public Computer Locations in the Library.
Computer Areas Computers and Printing
Makerspace
The UCSB Makerspace offer access to high-quality fabrication tools, in-depth instruction, and peer support on rapid prototyping and iterative design processes.
The Makerspace is open to UCSB students, faculty, and staff as of January 2024. Available equipment includes 3D printers, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, sewing machines, and more.
Library Laptop Loans
- Available via the Services Desk in the UCSB Library or from the Circulation Desk in the Music Library. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum loan period is 4 hours.
- Please read the laptop checkout policy thoroughly before checking out a laptop. You must return the laptop to the desk where you checked it out by the due date/time to avoid fines.
Library Technology Lending
- The UCSB Library has a variety of items available at the Services Desk for checkout to UCSB students, faculty, and staff.
- Lending technology includes charging cables, calculators, headphones, presentation clickers and more. Most items have a maximum loan period of 4 hours.
Tech Repair Resources
UCSB Campus Store
Apple Authorized Service Provider Which Can Provide Both in and Out-of-warranty Repairs for Apple Product in-store.
Additionally, We Can Perform Back-ups, Data Transfers, Virus Removal and Hardware Upgrades on Both Pc and Apple Computers.
Sustainable Technology Repair Initiative (STRI)
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The Sustainable Technology Repair Initiative (STRI) strives to help students become more familiar with their digital devices and increase their digital literacy through educational programming and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing opportunities.
- We can help students develop and hone their knowledge of the digital devices they use every day for school, work, and beyond.
- The next time the functionality of your computer, laptop, or other digital device begins to deteriorate, there is a resource you can turn to if you want to learn about the issue you’re facing and be confident about the options you have to fix your device.
Additional Tech Resources
Associated Students
AS Tech Rentals
Offers extra Mac chargers, PC chargers, scientific calculators, and iClickers. Cost per item depends on item and length of borrowing period.
To request a rental visit:
A.S. Tech Rentals
UCSB Collaborate Helpdesk
- Services available such as: Box.com, Duo, GauchoPrint, GauchoSpace, Identity/NetID, UCSB Bridge
- Locations for support include: Phelps 1521, HSSB 1203, PSYE 1804, Music 1401, Library Service Desk (New Spring 2022)
- Student Services Help Center: Call (805) 893-4357 or file a support ticket
GauchoPrint Services
The Library has three GauchoPrint printers, UCSB’s student-funded printing solution that allows students to use their 200 pages of print credit at any GauchoPrint printer. The printers also allow users to print from laptops and mobile devices.
Visit gauchoprint.ucsb.edu.
Students, faculty, and staff: Use your UCSB NetID and password to log in to your GauchoPrint account. Printing is 10 cents per sheet of paper used. GauchoPrint is only available in black-and-white.