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At Dickinson, computers are used extensively, both academically and personally. Many professors use Blackboard for classwork, out-of-class discussions, and quizzes. Students can connect their personal computers to Dickinson’s ResNet for a fast connection to e-mail, the Internet, and the on-campus network. Anyone who doesn't bring a computer has many public-area computer facilities available to use, all with the same fast network access. Dickinson supports both Macintosh and Windows platforms, and the college computer labs are all very well equipped and technologically up-to-date. The library has three separate computer areas with machines operating off Windows XP and Macintosh platforms and also loans laptops to students using the library facilities. The HUB Microroom, the 24-hour computer lab on campus, has an equal share of Macs and PCs. All computer labs at Dickinson have access to a laser jet printer that prints extremely fast and is free of charge to use.

Morgan Field and the surrounding dorms, the library, the HUB, the Quarry, and the new Rector science complex are all wireless accessible, with the rest of campus not far behind. In the meantime, the ResNet (Residential Network) is available to all students in dorms and is relatively fast and problem-free. During mid-term and finals weeks, be prepared to fight for a computer if you want to work in the library. Many students are unaware of other available labs on campus, and some of the best studying can be accomplished in Rector or the basement of Old West, where few students spend their time.

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Computers at Dickinson College

edrise

'12

Pre-Medicine Studies

3.5

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Mac's Throughout the Science Building

Mac's throughout the science building are sweet, but the Dells in the library are slow.

Nov 08, 2011

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Computers at Dickinson College

kgregory

'14

Neuroscience

4.6

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Though pretty much everyone on Dickinson has a laptop. There are many computer labs on campus that have both Macs and PCs so don't feel you have to be one or the other. Also, if you don't have a laptop or your breaks Dickinson has a rental program through the library

Oct 16, 2011

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Kaitlyn0602

'14

Neuroscience

4.6

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Great School!

I love Dickinson. I'm a neuroscience major and the faculty is great, the facilities are a great mix of new buildings along with very old historical ones. People who say there isn't a lot to do on campus arent involved because I never have enough time to do everything that I want. I'm a sophomore and the study abroad opportunities are great for science and non-science majors. Overall the food, atmosphere, party scene, and academics and great and I'm so glad that I'm here!

Sep 27, 2011

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