*Undergrad students who entered Goshen College before fall 2025, may choose to opt in to the iPad Program by following the steps below.
Step 1 – Opt into the iPad Program by signing the iPad User Agreement
- Current students who wish to change their mind and opt into the iPad program, contact the ITS Help Desk.
- A Help Desk technician will send you instructions with a link to the iPad User Agreement form.
Step 2 – If you will be receiving an iPad, you need to obtain an Apple Account
You will need an Apple Account in order to set up your iPad and install applications. It is recommended that you associate your Apple Account with an email address other than your Goshen College email address, that way you can continue to use that same Apple Account beyond graduating from Goshen College. If you are from a country other than the U.S., you will need to create a new Apple Account that is U.S. based, therefore please wait until you have arrived into the United States before creating your Apple Account.
- if you don’t already have an Apple Account, go to account.apple.com, and click “Create Your Apple Account.”
- if you already have an Apple Account, verify that you can log in by going to account.apple.com, and click “Sign In.”
- if you already have an Apple Account, but cannot remember the password, go to account.apple.com, click “Sign In,” then “Forgot Password,” and follow the instructions.
Step 3 – If you will be receiving an iPad, you will need to obtain a protective cover for your iPad
To help protect your iPad from possible scratches or breakage, you will be required to obtain a protective cover for your iPad. Because the choice of a protective cover for your iPad can be as individual as you are, we are leaving it up to you to decide which iPad cover best suits your style and taste. There are many brands and styles available to choose from, but as you choose, be sure that the cover provides adequate padded protection for the screen, covers the back of the iPad, and provides adequate padded protection to the corners of the iPad.
- The current Goshen College issued iPad model is the 10th generation, 10.9-inch, (model #A2696).
Make sure that the cover you choose is designed for this model of iPad. Remember, you are financially responsible for the care and protection of your iPad. If you have questions about which protective cover to purchase, contact the college Help Desk at (574) 535-7700.
iPad Keyboard and Accessories: This model of iPad is compatible with the 1st generation Apple Pencil, USB-C Apple Pencil, the Apple Magic Keyboard Folio, as well as other keyboards and accessories.
Step 4 – Receiving your iPad
Students opting into the iPad Program will be contacted by ITS to pick up their iPad at the ITS Help Desk, located in the basement of the Union building.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Goshen College Help Desk at (574) 535-7700 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time.