Laptop Kiosk
myTech@Newark
Borrow a laptop on campus using your Rutgers ID — no reservation needed. Available at three locations across the Newark campus.
About the kiosk
Borrow a Laptop in Minutes
Our automated laptop kiosks give students, faculty, and staff greater access to technology while having the mobility to work across campus. Using a touch-screen interface, any Rutgers–Newark community member with a valid Rutgers ID can borrow a laptop in just a few steps — no reservation, no paperwork.
Each kiosk holds 12 Dell laptops pre-loaded with standard Rutgers campus software. Kiosks are available at Dana Library, the PRCC Cyber Lounge, and the Hill Hall Lounge.
- 12 Dell laptops per kiosk
- 6 hrs max checkout per session
- 3 campus locations
Loan Rules — Please Read Before Borrowing
- 6-hour maximum: Laptops may be checked out for a maximum of 6 hours per session.
- Stay in the building: The laptop must remain within the building where it was checked out. It cannot be taken to another location.
- Save your work externally: Documents and files are permanently deleted when the laptop is returned or rebooted. Always save to cloud storage, a USB drive, or email your work to yourself.
- Late or damaged returns: Failure to return the laptop within 6 hours, or returning it in a damaged condition, will result in a financial hold placed on your Rutgers account.
- Questions or issues? Contact help@newark.rutgers.edu or visit the IT Service Center in Hill Hall 109.
Campus Software on Kiosk Laptops: View the full list of software available on kiosk laptops via the Rutgers software portal
Where to find them
Kiosk Locations
Dana Library
Main lobby, 1st floor
IT Consultant on-site. IT Consultants are available at the Dana Library TRC during open hours to assist with any kiosk questions.
PRCC — Cyber Lounge
1st floor main lobby, near the vending machines
IT Consultant on-site. IT Consultants are available at the Cyber Lounge TRC during open hours.
Hill Hall Lounge
First Floor
Self-service location. Located in the first-floor lounge of Hill Hall.
Step by step
How to Use the Laptop Kiosk
The kiosk has a touch-screen interface. You'll need your physical Rutgers ID card to swipe in. The whole checkout process takes less than a minute.
Checking out a laptop
- Select "Checkout" on the kiosk touch screen: Tap the Checkout option on the kiosk's main screen to begin the process.
- Swipe your Rutgers ID card: Swipe your physical Rutgers ID card through the card reader on the kiosk.
- Enter your NetID password: Type your NetID password on the touch screen to authenticate your identity.
- Retrieve your laptop: Once authenticated, the kiosk will select a laptop for you. The screen will show which slot to retrieve it from — take the laptop and you're ready to go.
Returning a laptop
- Find any empty slot and insert the laptop: You can return the laptop to any open slot on any kiosk in the same building. Insert it firmly until you hear a click.
- Select a reason for returning: The kiosk will prompt you to select a reason for returning the laptop. Choose the option that best applies.
- Receive your return receipt: The kiosk will confirm the return and issue a receipt. Keep this as confirmation that the laptop was returned on time.
Remember: All files and documents are permanently deleted from the laptop when it is returned or rebooted. Save your work to cloud storage, a USB drive, or email it to yourself before returning.
Quick Links
- Kiosk locations
- How to use the kiosk
- Technology Resource Centers
- Campus software portal
- Report a problem
Loan Rules at a Glance
- Max 6 hours per session
- Stay in the checkout building
- Save your work before returning
- Files deleted on return or reboot
IT Service Center
Location: Hill Hall, Room 109
Phone: 833-OIT-HELP (648-4357), (973) 353-5083
Email: help@newark.rutgers.edu
- Mon – Thu: 8am – 6:30pm
- Friday: 8am – 5pm
- Sat – Sun: Closed