POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — An Apple Authorized Campus Store is coming to Marist this fall as part of the new Tech Commons, a centralized on-campus hub for technology, innovation, and digital learning. It will sell a selection of Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch at education pricing, along with other eligible accessories.

The Campus Store is a retail location only open to Marist students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Located at 51 Fulton, it will open in mid-October along with the Tech Commons, giving the campus community a one-stop destination for Marist technology services, support, and digital innovation initiatives. Marist IT and card services will be housed in the Tech Commons at opening, and Technology Support and a Digital Education Teaching Lab will be added later.

“Bringing an Apple Authorized Campus Store to Marist reflects our commitment to providing students with access to leading technology while creating opportunities for hands-on learning and innovation,” said Marist Vice President of Information Technology, Mike Caputo. “Over time, we hope to expand student involvement in store operations, creating valuable real-world experiences managing a tech business.”

The Tech Commons: A Central Hub for Technology and Experiential Learning
The Campus Store is part of a broader effort to expand technology innovation and experiential learning for the campus community. Operating a student-run, retail store within the Tech Commons would mirror the many other successful student-led operations that already exist on campus, such as Saxbys, Red Fox Financial, MPorium and North Road Communications.

These experiences are designed to complement internships, coursework, and other applied learning opportunities, giving Marist graduates an advantage when they head into the workforce.

The Campus Store will provide convenient access to products, technical assistance, and education savings in a dedicated campus setting for students, faculty, and staff.

The addition of the Apple Authorized Campus Store further strengthens Marist's position as a technology-forward institution and provides students with greater access to the tools they use to learn, create, and innovate.

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About Marist University: Founded in 1929, Marist University is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution that blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, New York, and Florence, Italy, as well as more than 70 programs offering a variety of international study options, the University is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering nearly 50 majors, Marist fosters the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University encourages students to explore beyond traditional academic boundaries, pursuing coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been recognized as a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, The Princeton Review, and others.