Elon University - Computers

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College Prowler Take

Each student is going to have different technology needs, but one thing is for sure—you’re going to have to use a computer at Elon. Bringing your own computer enables you to work whenever you need to without having to wait in line for a computer at a lab. When you’re really busy with all sorts of projects, it’s easier to work from your own room than take a 10-minute walk to the library. Elon offers student discounts for Dell and Apple computers and has allowed students to link their wireless computers with the print network so that students can print directly from their personal computers. Also, many students prefer to take notes on laptops and will bring their computers to class if the professor allows.

The campus has an extensive wireless network that allows students to access the Internet from many different places around campus, both in buildings and outdoors. This can be a great advantage when you want to sit somewhere public to study, do research, or just check e-mail between classes. Campus Security services offers free engraving to recover any lost items, which is always a good idea even on a campus as safe as Elon’s.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

The network has its fair share of... The network has its fair share of problems, but the network administrators try to only take the network down between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. to limit the impact. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Definitely bring your own... Definitely bring your own computer, because not only are the computer labs always crowded, the first floor of the library is a loud social scene! 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Every dorm has high speed Internet... Every dorm has high speed Internet access. There are five computer labs including the three level library, which are only crowded around exam time. Otherwise, there’s always an open computer. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The labs are usually nice. Only at... The labs are usually nice. Only at certain times are they too crowded. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

I can always find a computer to... I can always find a computer to use. Whether it’s checking out a laptop to use in the library or sit outside with and still be online—it just gets hectic during exam time. I brought my own laptop, and I think it would be extremely hard not to have a computer on campus just for talking on IM, checking email or working in my room. 12345 Computers Report

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Did You Know?

The Technology Office is proud of the availability of wireless Internet throughout campus.

All students are given an e-mail address (@elon.edu) with a password. They are also given a Datatel number, which they can use to log into Elon OnTrack to view their grades, register for classes, view their schedule, as well as other information.

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