If you are planning to purchase a new computer, please think carefully about what computer capabilities, software and hardware will be appropriate for your academic program(s).
There is not a university-wide preference for operating system (MacOS, Windows, etc.). If your computer is unable to perform a specific task, the university has nearly 6,000 computing stations available for your use on campus.
Purchasing at the campus bookstore
At the Campus Store, WashU students always receive academic prices on the full selection of Apple computers, as well as special pricing on select Dell and Asus laptops. A variety of tablets are also available from Apple, Dell, Samsung, and Asus.
For further savings, ask about Back-to-School promotions from Apple, Dell and Asus, and how you can participate in Missouri’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, designated as the first weekend in August.