Berkeley College Ships Laptops to New Students – Campus Technology
Private for-profit Berkeley College resumed its spring semester this week with online courses. To make sure students had access to computing devices, the school, with locations in New York and New Jersey, handed out free laptops to all new incoming students. Most of the devices were shipped directly to students’ homes.
During the winter semester, the college distributed free loaner laptop computers to students who requested them, to simplify the transition to all-online classes. Those who continued their studies into the new semester were allowed to keep those.
The college has made its student support services — including the library, academic advising, counseling, career services, campus life, disability services and others — available virtually. During the latest semester, the school also expects to host virtual career fairs with employers to help students with job searches and conduct webinars to help students prepare for interviews.