Nearly 900 DACC Students Receive Free iPads

Hundreds of students at Doña Ana Community College (DACC) received free iPads from the college to use for their educational journey.

The free iPads were distributed to 832 eligible students in mid-August at the NMSU Bookstore. The initiative is part of DACC’s XCITE Program which aims to remove barriers to learning. To be eligible for the free iPads, students must be enrolled for six to 12 credit hours with a declared degree and have not previously received an iPad.

“This program exemplifies what our college is all about, caring for our students,” says Jesse Haas, associate vice president of Student Engagement. “This initiative has helped so many students in their path toward graduation. This program, along with all other wraparound services is part of DACC’s mission to help students in every step of the way.”

Recipients receive an Apple iPad with 64gb of internal storage, an Apple pencil, iPad case, bluetooth keyboard and two years of Apple Care. Students are welcome to keep their electronics as long as they maintain a passing GPA and remain a current student. If they meet these requirements, they can continue to keep their iPad after graduation.

The purpose of the iPad initiative is to bridge the gap between education and reliable access to technology. The goal is to support a student’s academic success, increase flexibility and accessibility, build digital literacy, and boost retention and completion. The next distribution date is scheduled for September 10-12th at the NMSU Bookstore. Eligible students will be notified via email.