Computer Labs
In Summary ...
All labs are available to all engineering students.
Lab locations and hours are listed in the ITS Labs Database.
Only engineering students can use engineering labs.
Some special-purpose labs have limited access.
Students are expected to know and follow policies.
See Also ...
Overview
The College of Engineering provides more than 1000 computers in more than 50 laboratories throughout the nine buildings in the college. With few exceptions, all computing labs are open to all engineering students.
Most labs are scheduled for classes through the week, but when not scheduled are open for walk-in use. The schedule for each lab is available through the ITS Labs Database and posted both at the door and inside the lab.
The majority of computers in the college use the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, but several labs located in Howe and Coover house computers that use the RedHat Enterprise Linux operating system.
Listed below is a collection of resources to help you learn more about the facilities in the College of Engineering.
- College Computing Labs - a list of all the registered labs in the College of Engineering
- Labs Listed by Building - a list of all the buildings across the entire campus that house computer labs
- Search for Software - a tool that helps you find a lab with the software you need
Access Restrictions
Access to all computing labs in the college is restricted. Only those students who are enrolled in the College of Engineering (or taking classes in the college) and the faculty and staff in the college are allowed to logon to the computers.
Lab availability is posted online (lab locations & hours). When a lab is closed, only support staff and faculty teaching in the facility are authorized to be in the room.
The lab facilities are intended to support instructional needs. The University Code of Computer Ethics applies, as do all other University or legal requirements, including compliance with license terms for software provided on lab computers. Additional user regulations can be found on the Policies/Procedures link.
