Need or want to borrow a calculator for your class?
How To Request to Borrow a Scientific or Graphing Calculator from the Durham Tech Library
If you need a calculator and would like to borrow one from the Durham Tech Library, the first step is to fill out the Calculator Borrower Form.
Included on the Calculator Borrower Form are three options--
- Borrowing a TI-84 graphing calculator for the 8- or 16-week duration of an eligible MAT class, including MAT 143, MAT 152, and MAT 171 and above. This option is only for students in certain MAT classes at Durham Tech.
- Borrowing a TI-30 scientific calculator for the 8- or 16-week duration of any class, including MAT 143, CHM, PHY, BIO, etc.
- Borrowing a scientific (TI-30) or graphing (TI-84) calculator for one day to two weeks for tests or other short-term needs. Eligible for all students. No class restrictions.
We do not sell calculators. Students looking to purchase graphing or scientific calculators with their financial aid should go to the Durham Tech Bookstore.
Calculator Borrowing Options
| Item Picture | Item Name | Borrow Length | Requirements |
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Ti-84 Graphing Calculator | Up to 2 weeks |
Students in any Durham Tech class can request to borrow a short-term TI-84 for up to two weeks by completing the Calculator Borrower Agreement Form Photo ID and library account required. |
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Ti-84 Graphing Calculator (Semester-Long) |
Up to 16 weeks |
Students can apply for a semester-long calculator if they are currently enrolled in MAT classes 143 and above by completing the Calculator Borrower Agreement Form. Semester-long calculator checkouts are restricted to MAT 143/043, MAT 152/052, MAT 171/071 and above for 8- and 16-week loans. Photo ID and library account required. TI-84s are not eligible for renewal term-to-term. |
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TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator | Up to 2 weeks |
Complete the Calculator Borrower Agreement Form Students can apply to borrow a scientific calculator for the term if they are currently enrolled in any class (MAT, CHM, etc.) by completing the Calculator Borrower Agreement Form. Photo ID and library account required. |
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Ti-84 Graphing Calculator (Reserve copy) |
In library use only; 2 hours. | Ask at library desk. Library account required. |