Hardware and Software
Monarch Techstore
The Monarch Techstore, located in Webb Center North Mall, can provide all of your hardware and software needs. The Techstore carries both desktops and laptops for students and faculty/staff to purchase. You can also save on software, peripherals and other computer supplies. Our current partners include Lenovo and Apple.
Mobile Monarch Student Notebook Program
It is strongly recommended that all first year students entering Old Dominion University for Fall 2008 have a notebook computer. While you may bring any notebook that meets ODU's minimum technical specifications, we strongly urge you to consider one of ODU's recommended notebooks.
Computer Standards
In order for OCCS to fulfill its commitment to delivering the highest quality computer, information processing, and telecommunications services; hardware and software consistency is vital. OCCS has developed a set of University-wide computer standards which should be reviewed before purchasing or upgrading your system or software.
Institutional Computer Purchase
OCCS has negotiated a purchase program with Lenovo and Apple to have PCs ordered from their factory pre-configured with the University standard software that is suitable for most University faculty and staff.
Software Standards
OCCS supports both the standard and professional versions of the two major office suites: Microsoft Office and Corel Perfect Office.
Software Purchase
Unless otherwise specified, products purchased via the Site License Program can only be requested for ODU owned equipment and can not be copied or removed from the computer or server it was purchased for. Faculty and staff who require software to be purchased for ODU owned equipment can do so via the University License Software Program. Software can also be purchased for installation on campus LANs and standalone workstations.
Computer Repair
Old Dominion University contracts for computer repair/maintenance services at the lowest cost available. All vendors have significant experience in providing multi-vendor repair/maintenance services, and have assembled an experienced team to support all aspects of the University's maintenance requirements.
Downloads
Some software is provided free to students and faculty/staff for download. Since this is available only to University faculty, staff, and students, you must authenticate with a valid MIDAS ID and password.
Site License Program
Products purchased via the Site License Program can only be requested for ODU owned equipment, and can not be copied or removed from the computer or server it was purchased for without permission.