Although much research and thought has gone into the decision to require notebook computer ownership required of all undergraduate students by 2010, some implementation details are still under review by various ISU faculty, staff, and student representatives.

The planned time line for this program is below.

August 2008
Mandatory ownership for incoming freshmen and sophomore students.

August 2009
Mandatory ownership for incoming freshmen, sophomore, and junior students.

August 2010
Mandatory ownership for incoming freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior students.