Computer Lab

Each residence hall contains at least one computer lab, with some halls having more than one lab. Each of these residence hall computer labs has a combination of Dells running Windows XP and Apples running Macintosh OS X, and each computer is set to print to a black and white laser printer. The Residential Computing labs are provided as work environments for students and members of the residence community. The primary use of these resources is for academic related work. All other uses are considered secondary.

Availability

The residence hall computer labs are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This access is based on security measures listed below and the cooperation of on-campus residents. This access continues as long as rules for the labs are followed and there is no theft, damage, tampering, or abuse.

Software

Our computer labs have many professional applications installed, including Microsoft Office, the Adobe Creative Suite, select Macromedia programs. For a comprehensive list, see the following pages:

• Software typically found on a Dell computer.
• Software typically found on an Apple computer.
• Software typically found on Dell computers in Offenhauer.

Printing

• Printing in the resident hall computer labs is done on black and white printers with duplexing enabled (prints on both sides of the paper).
• Printing is limited to single copies of academic work.
• Paper and toner are resupplied as needed by Residential Computing Connection staff.

Laptop Stations

Students can bring laptops to use in the computer labs. Some labs have rectangular tables with network ports and electrical outlets, while others have comfortable furniture with arm tablets.

Documentation

• General Information
• Wireless Network: Windows XP - Mac OS X
• Printing: Windows XP - Mac OS X
• KeyServer: Windows XP - Mac OS X

Scanner

Most computer labs have a scanner connected to one of the computers.

Security

In order to not only protect the computers within each lab, but all students using the labs, each residence hall computer lab has the following:

• windowed doors for visibility
• red emergency phones which automatically dial Campus Safety through 911
• computer security alarms to alert tampering and theft

Policies

For a list of computer lab policies, please see our Computer Lab Policy page.

Reservations

Residential computer labs may be reserved by students or faculty members. Use the reservation form to make a request. Click the link to see the current month schedule.