MIT IS&T
MIT IS&T

Please note: Requests for 2025 will be accepted through December 21, 2025. Loaner requests submitted after this date will not be reviewed or processed over the MIT special holiday closing. Requests submitted after this date will be reviewed beginning January 5, 2026.

IS&T maintains a limited pool of computing equipment available for loan to eligible MIT community members.

Available To 
Students, Faculty, Staff

Benefits and key features

  • Temporary loans: Students, faculty, and staff may borrow a laptop to prevent a disruption to their MIT work while their device is out for repair or while waiting for a newly purchased device to arrive.
  • International travel (new in 2023): Students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad are strongly encouraged to leave personal equipment at home and borrow secure devices for travel from IS&T.

Requirements

  • Students requesting equipment must be currently enrolled.
  • Faculty and staff must provide a valid Institute cost object, which will be used for tracking purposes. Note: The cost object provided will be charged for the full replacement value of any equipment that is not returned.
  • Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery of loaner equipment.

Getting started

Temporary loan program:

International travel loan program:

Support

  • Visit our service portal to view or update your loan request as well as any active support ticket you have.
  • If you have a computing need not listed here, contact the Service Desk to discuss your circumstances.
  • Please note that the COVID-era iPad loaner program has been discontinued for all MIT community members. However, IS&T is committed to working with faculty and course instructors who may have specific technology needs for their curriculum. Please reach out to ddm@mit.edu for a consultation. 
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