[Face Up.]

Do you mean to class, or living in a dorm?

Living in a dorm I think it is important to have your own computer if you can. A lot of colleges have their own computer labs (you may want to check in on this), but then you run the risk of them being full up or closing at a certain time, whereas with your own computer you can get work done whenever. Plus, if you have free time and want to browse online, you can do that too.

As far as classes, some professors let students use them in class and some don't. You might want to check the syllabus or ask the professor of each class about what their policies on computers are. Some are fine with students taking notes on the computer, or sometimes even have lessons in which you are permitted to use a laptop, and others don't like that.