About this service


A laptop may be borrowed by University of Waterloo students (undergraduate and graduate; part-time and full-time) with a valid WatCard. The student must be in good standing with IST; the student must not have previously damaged or failed to return loaned equipment from IST. 

Terms of Use


Failure to return loaned equipment

Failure to return the loaned equipment may result in the student’s borrowing privileges being revoked for future loans. 

Damage to loaned equipment

The student assumes the financial responsibility of replacing the laptop in the case of any damages. The cost of a replacement laptop is $500. Costs for damaged or missing laptop accessories is $100 per part. Any laptop equipment malfunctions should be reported to the IST Service Desk staff immediately. 

Who can use this service

  • Students

  • Graduate Students

How to request this service

Contact the IST Service Desk:

Support for this service

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Pricing/cost

Loaning a laptop is free of charge. The student assumes the financial responsibility of replacing the laptop in the case of any damages. The cost of a replacement laptop is $500. Costs for damaged or missing laptop accessories is $100 per part. 

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