Welcome communications Studies Majors!
Communication Studies majors are strongly recommended to purchase individual equipment and software that will be used throughout the courses of the major curriculum. People doing communications projects today are constantly on the go, and their equipment needs to move with them. Laptop computers provide this mobility, and the MacBook Pro 15-inch screen laptop works best with the software (Adobe Design Premium, Final Cut Express) used by creative people throughout the communications industry.
By purchasing a recommended bundle from the Saint Joseph's University Apple Store you can make sure you are getting the absolute best deal. All recommended systems are bundled with the 3 year AppleCare Protection Plan.
| Anouncement June 22, 2011 Communications Studies majors are not required to purchase a laptop. There is a recommended system on the Apple Custom Store for Communications Studies majors for those wishing to purchase a laptop. Final Cut Pro X software is also recommended but not required. Students can purchase this software from Apple as a download after you receive your laptop. |
Important Notes:
- Click on 'Recommended Systems" to see the SJU systems.
- The Apple Care plan protects against hardware failure, but does NOT cover any accidental damage. Please look at our FAQs for insurance policies for accidental coverage. However, Apple Care enables the Student Technology Center to facilitate hardware repairs (non-accidental) for you.
- Since Apple does not offer accidental damage insurance, it is strongly recommended that all students bringing a Mac on campus look into purchasing accidental damage insurance from a third party.
All SJU Recommended systems are bundled(À la carte) with popular computer accessories including the following:
- Laptop Backpack
- Combination Laptop Lock
- USB memory drive
- Ethernet Cable
- In addition, the bundle includes the three-year AppleCare Protection Plan. This plan protects against hardware failure, but does not cover any accidental damage. Please look at the FAQ link to find information on companies offering accidental damage coverage.