Drexel University - Computers

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The wireless network is awesome. If you have a laptop with a wireless modem, you’d be nuts not to bring it. You can access the Web anywhere on campus and take notes on your computer during lectures. Many people still prefer the old fashioned way, however, and they lug extra notebooks around to write everything down. These students usually will not encounter a problem if they have to use a computer on campus. You can check your e-mail in any of the computer labs and also in the library and the Student Administrative Services office in the Main Building. If you need MS Office or some other software for an assignment, the computers in Korman are fully loaded and it’s cheap to print there.

Be careful, though—while students usually don’t have problems accessing computers, the labs do fill up during mid terms and finals. The best times of day to use the labs are 7 a.m.–12 p.m. and 5 p.m.–close. Your best bet is to bring a laptop and either connect through the wireless network, or plug in to an Ethernet jack in Korman, the library, or wherever else you can find one. Although the labs are accessible during most of the quarter, it would be wise to have your own computer even if it is not a laptop.

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Students Speak Out

CFraissi says: Drexel University 2012 Arts, Visual and Performing

Awesome Computers A Drexel is a technical school. It shows through the amazing technology available. Computers are usually good and reliable, and there are people on-campus who can fix any problems you may have with your computers quickly and efficiently. You should definitely get your own computer before coming to Drexel, as it will help tremendously to say the least. 12345 Computers: November 17, 2009 Report

whiteboinoob says:

The Ucrossing labs are excellent.... The Ucrossing labs are excellent. They get an A: top of the line computers and 24-hour access to film, digital media, and graphic design majors. Otherwise, the computers are great, but only for doing finals. Bring your own for the dorm or your house. 12345 Computers: March 21, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

The Korman building is especially... The Korman building is especially helpful with any computer problems, and labs are relatively open at any given time of the day. Laptops are not needed, but are helpful sometimes when you want your own computer. Plus, with the wireless network, you can take your laptop anywhere on campus and still be on the Internet. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The Korman Center has good... The Korman Center has good computers, but it is crowded and there are classes given there. The computers in the library suck. I suggest bringing your own because Drexel has wireless Internet. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The network is fast, but has its... The network is fast, but has its flaws. After term breaks, each student must register his or her network ack again as to prevent infestation of the network of any ‘bugs’ picked up at home. I would suggest buying a laptop if you have any intention of keeping your work mobile. 12345 Computers Report

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The Computer Science computer lab located in University Crossings 151 contains 18 machines running Mandrake 9.2 Linux.

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