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Finding the best technology solutions for your educational major.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the Program
About TigerTech
TigerTech Services
IT Recommendations
Tech Supply Bundles
For Undeclared Majors
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
College of Arts and Science
College of Education
College of Engineering
School of Health Professions
The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business
School of Journalism
School of Law
School of Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
School of Nursing
College of Human Environmental Sciences
Academic Partnerships
MU STUDENT CENTER
Phone: 1-800-827-8447 | Fax: 573-t882-4699
mutigertech.com |
@mutigertech |
/mutigertech
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ABOUT TIGERTECH
ABOUT TIGERTECH
TIGERTECH SERVICES
Student Purchase Plan
The Computer Purchase Plan allows
eligible students to spread the cost of a
computer over four payments. The first
payment is charged to your University
of Missouri student account on the
day that you receive your computer.
The remaining three payments will
be charged to your account over the
next three semesters. No billing takes
place during the summer sessions.
fee is a simple 7.8 percent of the
purchase price, which is added to your
total. There is no accruing interest
from TigerTech during the length of
the plan. A short application must be
filled out for approval.
Software
TigerTech
offers
educationallypriced software, saving you up to
$800. Microsoft Office is required
by all departments and is provided
TigerTech’s one-time administrative free of charge to currently enrolled
Established in 1983, TigerTech is a full service technology reseller, offering
educational pricing to University of Missouri students, faculty and staff. In
partnership with the Division of IT, TigerTech provides MU students with a
one-stop technology resource. Our central location in the MU Student Center
gives students easy and convenient access to sales, service and support for
technology at MU. As an educational reseller, TigerTech receives special pricing
on products that are not offered to the general public. Because TigerTech is
owned and operated by the University of Missouri, our top priority is to help
students select affordable, user-friendly tools that will assist them in virtually
any program of study at Mizzou.
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students. TigerTech also carries
Adobe, AutoCAD, and other required
software. Please check with your
professor for software requirements
before purchasing, then visit the store
for current educational pricing.
Service Department
If you are having trouble with your
laptop or need to get your wireless
set up, just bring it in to the service
desk. The TigerTech service desk is
operated by the Division of IT and
can perform basic troubleshooting or
answer questions you may have.
TIGERTECH SERVICES
Warranty Solution from CPS. This
plan covers unintentional damages as
a result of: impact, liquid damage or
unintentional physical damage.
IT RECOMMENDATIONS
Accidental Coverage does not cover
intentional damages of any kind or
losses due to theft.
Software Recommendations:
Additional recommendations for specific majors are in this guide.
Tax Holiday
From August 7-9, 2015, the State of
Missouri will suspend state sales tax
on educational items, such as clothing
and school supplies, including
equipment purchased at TigerTech.
City of Columbia and Boone county
If your computer requires a hardware taxes still apply. You can order a
repair, the service desk can check the computer online or in-store and
machine into our service department, TigerTech will hold the machine until
where certified technicians can the tax holiday weekend, at which
properly diagnose and fix any time you can pay for your computer.
hardware, virus or spyware problems.
Summer Welcome Laptop
TigerTech is certified to perform
Distribution & Setup
warranty repair on Dell and Apple
computers. If your machine is out of Attend one of our sessions on Day
warranty or your repair does not fall two of Summer Welcome. No need
within your warranty specifications, to sign up, just join us any time from
TigerTech can still perform the repair 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lower level
of The Mizzou Store. Pick up your
for an hourly fee.
pre-ordered computer, or purchase
Warranty And Insurance
one from TigerTech during summer
TigerTech recommends that you welcome - we have plenty available. If
have your computer covered by an you already own a computer, feel free
insurance policy to protect against to bring it along, we'll help you get
accidental damage. Many homeowner that set up too. At each session, we
policies have plans for this type of will set up your computer to access
coverage.
the technology services available for
Our bundles include either a three- you at MU.
year
manufacturer’s
warranty, Division of IT technicians will also set
which includes accidental damage up some mobile devices with campus
coverage, or a three-year Extended email, goMizzou app and wireless.
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windows
apple
MINIMUM SOFTWARE
RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Office 2013
Anti-virus
Anti-virus
Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)
Microsoft Office 2011
Microsoft Office 2011
Anti-virus
Anti-virus
Minimum Hardware Requirements: 1- to 2-year life-span at MU
PROCESSOR
Core: i5 Processor
MEMORY
8gb RAM
250 gb Hard Drive
NETWORKING
nic (10/100base-t
Ethernet) and
Wireless nic
(802.11 g/n)
DEVICES
8gb USB Drive
or Greater
Recommended Hardware Requirements: 3- to 4-year life-span at MU
PROCESSOR
Core: i7 Processor
MEMORY
16gb RAM or
Greater
500gb Hard Drive
or Greater
NETWORKING
NIC (gb Ethernet
Card) and
Wireless nic
(802.11 a/c)
DEVICES
16gb USB Drive
or Greater
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TECH SUPPLY BUNDLES
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TECH SUPPLY BUNDLE
We have the right bundle for you! At TigerTech, we've put together several
tech supply bundles with software to save you money. With the purchase of a
computer, you can save up to $120 on our most popular supplies and required
software. The Premier Bundle is pictured here, check out our other bundles at
mutigertech.com.
Premier Bundle
1. Backpack or Carrying Case
Why get a laptop if you can’t safely transport it? We have a large selection of top-quality
cases and your bundle comes with a case of your choice.
2. 16 GB Flash Drive
The flash drive has become the number one way of transporting and sharing files and
documents on campus. Save your documents to this flash drive, then take it to a lab to
print.
3. 25’ Ethernet Cable
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Yes, we are a wireless campus, but there are some areas that are not wireless yet. Your
residence hall room, for instance, still has an Ethernet port where you might have to
plug in.
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4. CPS Extended Warranty Solution
Accidents happen. Stay protected. This extended warranty covers unintentional
damages as a result of: impact, liquid damage or unintentional physical damage. It does
not cover intentional damages of any kind to the covered product or losses due to theft,
willful damage, misuse, damage due to neglect, drops over six feet, fire damage, full
immersion in water or damage caused by the use of a product in a way the manufacturer
never intended.
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5. Surge Protector
Don’t fall victim to power surges that can damage your computer. A surge protector will
suppress them and keep your equipment safe. Plus, it will give you more outlets!
6. Ethernet Adapter
Some computers (MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display) require an Ethernet
adapter to use wired internet in your residence hall.
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Remember Microsoft Office is available at no charge to all currently enrolled students.
The Division of IT will assist with installation at Summer Welcome.
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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE
Recommended Software & Hardware
• Microsoft Office
• Other Software: Microsoft Security Essentials, Print Anywhere, Cisco VPN, Secure CRT, Secure FX
• Stedman’s Plus Spellchecker
• USB Flash Drive (4gb minimum)
DoIT Software Distribution Site: https://myservices.missouri.edu/login.aspx
Tax holiday: Missouri’s Tax holiday for back-to-school purchases is August 7-9, 2015.
TigerTech will take advance orders for computer-related items to be picked up and paid
for during the tax holiday. Contact TigerTech for more details.
Dell: Dell products sold at TigerTech can also be purchased through the University
Dell Premiere Online Portal at the same education discount prices offered at TigerTech.
Recommended bundles are available both at TigerTech and the Dell Premiere Portal. The
full Dell catalog is also available through the Premiere Portal with discount pricing. Dell
Premiere Online Portal: dell.com/mizzou
2015 School of Medicine Laptop Purchasing Information: If you plan
to purchase a laptop or you already own a laptop, it should meet the following
specifications:
PURCHASING A LAPTOP
ALREADY OWN A LAPTOP
processor
i7
i5
memory
8gb
8gb
hard drive
500gb
500gb
DVD±RW
DVD±RW
HD or Retina
HD or Retina
10/100 BASE-T
10/100 BASE-T
Ethernet Wireless a/g/n
Ethernet Wireless a/g/n
warranty
3–year or 4–year
3–year or 4–year
operating system
Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.9
Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.9
optical drive
display
network cards
Apple: TigerTech offers and supports the entire line of Apple computers, including
MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
Lenovo: TigerTech stocks selections of Lenovo laptops including the Lenovo L420 and
L520. Recommended bundles are available to fit students' needs.
Financial aid: To obtain additional funding for the purchase of a laptop, you can
contact our financial aid coordinator:
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Wireless: The School of Medicine and many parts of campus have wireless Internet
access available. For more information go to: doit.missouri.edu/services/internet-network
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding hardware and software purchases, contact:
Philip Neff
Systems Support Analyst
Office of Medical Education
[email protected]
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Cheri Marks
Student Financial Aid Coordinator
Office of Medical Education
[email protected]
573-882-7296
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