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title: "Discounts on Personal Device Purchases"
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Faculty, staff, and students can get a discount on personal devices through either the Dell Member Purchase Program (only Dell products) or through Connection (contract pricing on Dell, Apple, and other products).

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## Dell Member Purchase Program

The Dell Member Purchase Program offers discounts to the UConn community on personal computer purchases.  Anyone with a UConn email address qualifies.

> 📝 This program is for personal, non-work devices. **The devices cannot be purchased and then claimed as university expenses.** If you are an employee who needs a university-issued device, please use [HuskyBuy](https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SAMLAuth/UConnFullSuite) or contact your department.  If you have questions, please contact the [Technology Support Center](https://techsupport.uconn.edu/).

To access the portal to purchase a device visit [http://www.dell.com/Student](http://www.dell.com/Student)  

1. Create an account or sign in with an existing account using your **@uconn.edu **address

![screenshot of dell account creation page](media://fe3e4dbc-9fe5-446b-b965-aba957ac1049)

2. For new users follow the instructions to verify your new account.
3. Once verification is complete you will be able to login and shop with education pricing.

For questions and assistance please contact the Technology Support Center 860-486-4357 or [techsupport@uconn.edu](mailto:techsupport@uconn.edu) 

## Dell and Apple Devices and Peripheral on Connection

UConn faculty, staff, and students may purchase Apple and Dell devices as well as other IT products <u>for personal use</u> at UConn contract pricing through UConn’s partnership with Connection. 

> 📝 This program is for personal, non-work devices. **The devices cannot be purchased and then claimed as university expenses.** If you are an employee who needs a university-issued device, please use [HuskyBuy](https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SAMLAuth/UConnFullSuite) or contact your department.  If you have questions, please contact the [Technology Support Center](https://techsupport.uconn.edu/).

### Set up your account for the first time

1. Go to [www.govconnection.com/uconn](http://www.govconnection.com/uconn)
2. Click **First Time User**. Click Log In if you already have an account.
3. Enter in your information to create your account. When you get to the email field, enter your **@uconn.edu **address.
4. Go to your email and open the message from Connection. Click the link in the message to activate your account.
5. You’ll return to the Connection website. Finish creating your account by setting up a password.
6. You now have access to a page that lists the products available at contract pricing.

> 📝 Return to the [Connection’s website for UConn Personal Purchases](http://www.govconnection.com/uconn) and log in with your UConn email address and the password you set during account activation on subsequent visits.