American University - Computers

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College Prowler Take

The super-fast Ethernet connection at AU has students wondering why they ever tolerated the trials of dial-up connections. The wireless network is a great convenience for students with laptops who want to emerge from their dorm rooms when writing term papers. This makes buying a laptop the best choice for those bringing their own computers.

Bringing your own computer would be best, but students who can’t bring one need not worry; there are plenty of computer labs on campus with Internet access, but some tend to get crowded, so it pays to acquaint yourself with the ones that don’t fill up quickly.

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Students Speak Out

AUKB says: American University 2014 Business

I always use my own laptop since... I always use my own laptop since our library is too small for the amount of students that we have. There are some great centers around the University, like the GLBTA Resource Center that has additional computer stations. You can usually always find a free computer, but everyone has laptops anyway. 12345 Computers: March 14, 2009 Report

AUKM says: American University 2014 Other

I've never had problems getting on... I've never had problems getting on a computer, but I have my own as well. The wireless is not always reliable, which is annoying. 12345 Computers: March 13, 2009 Report

AUKH says: American University 2013 Social Sciences

I would highly recommend bringing... I would highly recommend bringing your own personal computer. Also, the Wi-Fi is not very good and nearly inexistent on some parts of campus. This will lead most people to use wired Internet in their rooms. 12345 Computers: March 12, 2009 Report

AUKZ says: American University 2016 Business

You should bring your own laptop,... You should bring your own laptop, but computers are usually available in the library. The wireless works very well. 12345 Computers: February 25, 2009 Report

AUJS says: American University 2016 Other

Please bring your own computer.... Please bring your own computer. The computers in the library sometimes break down. On the bright side, if you bring your own, you will enjoy the wonders of an entirely wireless campus, and yes, that includes the outdoor areas. The network runs great. They rarely have to perform maintenance on it, and it's almost always up and running. 12345 Computers: February 20, 2009 Report

Facts

Did You Know?

A campus-wide map of all AU’s computing facilities is available at www.library.american.edu/about/labs.html.

Lecture halls have outlets for laptops if you want to type your notes.

The Campus IT department provides software free to students, such as antivirus and writing programs.

AU offers many classes online via virtual classrooms.

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