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Elon University - Computers - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

Computers

Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
Campus-wide
24-Hour Labs? Yes
Belk Library, Koury Business Center, McEwen Communications Building (all with Phoenix-card access)
Charged to Print? Yes
$70 is allocated annually to each student for printing costs; after that, each black and white page is six cents, and each color page is 50 cents.
Computer Labs 22 - total
Operating Systems
  • Mac OS X
  • UNIX
  • Windows XP

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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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Computers at Elon University

kmendes

'14

Creative Writing

4.2
A-

Computer

generally always available. a few mac labs in classrooms as well as in the library. they have tech support but I havent heard great things about them. you can also rent computers for free for a few hours or a day.

Nov 28, 2011

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Computers at Elon University

jbess1

'14

Film, Video, and Photography

5.0
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Computer Atmosphere

The campus is full of computers, macs and pcs. You're not required to bring a laptop but you are welcome to do so. We have numerous labs on campus that contain macs and pcs. For communications students it is easier to have a mac because the communications building is full of macs. So it's easier to transfer your work. However, there are communications students with pcs, so whatever you prefer is fine. You'll never have a hard time finding a computer on campus, not even during exams. Most of the labs are open to all students for 24 hours.

It's not necessary to bring a printer. Though, again, you are welcome to do so. All students are given print dollars. Usually students don't run out. For our printers, the first three pages (front and back) are free. However, most students just print three pages at a time.

The campus is setting up a program where students can print wireless straight from their laptop to any printer on campus; which is perfect if you're in a rush.

The entire campus is wireless. You could sit in the middle of a parking lot and access the internet. It is quick and reliable.

Oct 23, 2011

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Computers at Elon University

rb63

'13

International Studies

4.2
A-

Exam Time

You can almost always get a computer, if not in the Library then in other computer labs around campus. However, the Mac selection is notably smaller than PC options. Normally quite crowded around exam time.

Aug 25, 2011

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Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

Macintosh OS X Leopard, Microsoft Expressions Web, Microsoft Office, Open Mind 2, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista Enterprise

Free Software

Norton Antivirus 2009

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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