What if I don't have the equipment I need to complete my coursework?
The College is currently distributing a limited number of laptops and WiFi hotspots to students who need them for remote learning. If you are a current student in need of such equipment to successfully complete your semester, please visit the Technology Access Program page to learn more about the process and to submit a request.
Note: please make sure your street address is current in your myMadisonCollege account.
Picking up your equipment
Once you have received a confirmation email that your equipment is ready to pick up, choose one of the following options:
- Truax Campus:
- Welcome Center - If you do not want help with your devices, you can check out your equipment at the Welcome Center during their operating hours. For returns, students should return all equipment to the Welcome Center during their operating hours.
- Library - If you wish to receive one-on-one help setting up your College-owned laptop, please schedule a TechXpert appointment with a librarian. You will receive your laptop and/or hotspot at that appointment in the Truax Library.
- Goodman South, Commercial Avenue, Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg, or Watertown:
- You can pick up equipment at the following campuses at their front desk during their operating hours. Give them a call for their most current hours.
Need help setting up the laptop you borrowed from the College?
Watch this step-by-step video for help setting up the laptop you borrowed from College. Feel free to pause or slow down the video if needed. Written instructions are also provided below.
More device setup and troubleshooting information:
- Windows Laptop Setup Instructions Instructions for setting up Madison College-loaned laptops.
- Windows Laptop Setup Instructions - Español Instrucciones para configurar computadoras portátiles prestadas por Madison College.
- Mac Laptop Setup Instructions Instructions for setting up Madison College-loaned Mac laptops.
- Architecture Laptop Setup Instructions Setup instructions specifically for Architecture program students.
- Interior Design Laptop Setup Instructions Setup instructions specifically for Interior Design program students.
- How to Use Madison College Loaned Equipment the Right Way Handout for students on how to use Madison College loaned equipment appropriately.
- How to Use Madison College Loaned Equipment the Right Way - Español Folleto para estudiantes sobre cómo usar apropiadamente el equipo prestado por Madison College.