As a free service open to all students at the University of Washington in Seattle, the Student Technology Loan Program (STLP) provides equal access to essential academic technology tools. The program, both funded and operated by students, enriches the UW student experience and facilitates academic success by enabling collaboration, creativity, innovation and learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Autumn Quarter 2026
During the autumn academic quarter, all STLP office locations will operate weekdays between Wednesday, September 30 and Friday, December 18. STLP does not operate on weekends or holidays (including November 11, 26, and 27).
Please note STLP has revised program policies related to the introduction of Cheqroom.
STLP is now accepting online equipment reservations for autumn quarter. Please be sure to select the desired office location and checkout date before making your equipment selection. Reservations not claimed on the scheduled checkout date are subject to cancellation.
STLP is offering early checkout at the Kane (KNE) office location between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, September 23.
By utilizing STLP, students agree to maintain eligibility requirements and abide by program policies for the duration of their equipment loan.
All equipment loaned during summer quarter must be returned on or before the scheduled return date. Students may review the scheduled return date of their equipment loan at any time by visiting the My Bookings page.
STLP does not offer quarterly extensions or renewals of equipment loans. All equipment must be returned by the scheduled return date.
All office locations are closed during the break period (August 22 – September 29). For instructions on returning overdue equipment, please visit the Announcements page.
STLP anticipates opening online equipment reservations for autumn quarter by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23.
For additional updates, please visit the Announcements page.
Getting Started
New to STLP? Please take a moment to review equipment lending procedures as follows:
- Reserve: To begin, create a user profile then make an equipment reservation by selecting the desired office location and checkout date.
- Checkout: On the scheduled checkout date, visit the office location indicated in the confirmation email to claim equipment. Reservations not claimed on the scheduled checkout date are subject to cancellation.
- Return: On or before the scheduled return date, return equipment to the same office location from which it was originally checked out. Student borrowing privileges will be restricted for equipment not returned on time and/or to the incorrect office location.
Students may review the scheduled checkout and return dates of their equipment loan at any time by visiting Cheqroom.