Fashion Institute of Technology - Computers

Quick Stats

College Prowler Take

Most students at FIT have their own computer at home or in their dorm room. Some bring a laptop to take advantage of the wireless spots on campus, but most do not bring them to class. Since a lot of students are commuters, the labs can become a type of refuge for those who need to kill time in between classes. Although there are plenty of computers available and the labs are never too busy, a majority of students do not use the computers routinely.

Many students feel that the network connection is too slow, and issues sometimes arise with logging on to the computers. For security purposes, passwords used to log on to the computers are changed about twice a semester. Each student has their own username and password, and when they are not a frequent user of the computer labs, they tend to forget the password. These students are then sent to the department at FIT that handles the school’s computers. It can become a real pain, so your best bet is to keep track of your password. Even with the network being slow, FIT works hard to offer its students access to modern and emerging technologies and software, including the latest in graphic design applications and computer-aided design.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

The computers run slow sometimes,... The computers run slow sometimes, but there are a lot of labs available to students. Students can bring their own computers because there is wireless capability in designated areas on campus. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The computer labs are mainly... The computer labs are mainly crowded during finals week. Bring your own computer if you are a design student. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

If you’ve got it, bring it. During... If you’ve got it, bring it. During finals or peak break times during the day, you could wait up to 30 minutes to get a computer. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Because FIT is a large commuting... Because FIT is a large commuting school, a lot of students find refuge in the labs in between classes. It might be wise to bring a laptop with you. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

I only used the computer labs a... I only used the computer labs a few times this year since I did have my own computer. It is better to have your own computer so you don’t have to worry about waiting in the labs—around finals, everyone and their brother is dying for a computer slot. 12345 Computers Report

Facts

Did You Know?

• All FIT students are given a school e-mail address (ex: Jane_Doe@fitnyc.edu) and are encouraged to use it. Teachers are really only supposed to e-mail you on your FIT e-mail, so forget about giving your Yahoo! or AOL account to your teacher.
• If you refuse to get rid of your other e-mail account, you can always have your e-mail from FIT forwarded to that account.
• FIT students can register for classes, pay tuition, check their grades, and more through the Online Student Information System at FIT’s Web site.
• The Blackboard learning system (a system used to manage courses online) is available at FIT.

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