Howard University - Computers

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College Prowler Take

The school’s computer network offers a combination of excellent speed and firewall protection. It extends all over the school, including the dorms, and even students who live off campus can access it through a dial-up connection. Unfortunately, even though there is a large 24-hour computer lab that is well equipped with the latest PCs and software, as well as computer labs for each department, the dorms, and the student center, it can be difficult to actually find a free computer at certain times of the day. While the administration is taking steps to improve the current computer:student ratio, the reality is that most people just bring their own computers either to the computer lab, their dorms, or anywhere else on campus that they can link up to the wireless network. In addition to the school wireless network, wireless access is also available at all of the coffeeshops and bookstores in the city for those students who find themselves in need of Web access while they’re spending time off campus.

The technical support staff on campus is always capable whenever students come to them seeking help with their own computers or with any equipment in the computer lab. The main lab is broken up into sections; in addition to the computer room, there is a mini-lounge with vending machines, sofas, chairs, tables, TVs, and restrooms, as well as computer stations where students can check their campus e-mail. There is a basic set of rules to abide by in the computer room; students cannot eat, drink, or use their cell phones, and there is a 30-page-a-day printing limit—it’s rarely enforced, though.

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Students Speak Out

HowRC says: Howard University 2015 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Computer labs are crowded near... Computer labs are crowded near finals. The network randomly stops working for a day at times. 12345 Computers: March 08, 2009 Report

HowBB says: Howard University 2015 English Language and Literature

The computer lab at Howard is... The computer lab at Howard is crowded the most around the end of the semester when it's finals time. On a regular day during the week, there may be few computers available, but it's not a long wait for one to become open. 12345 Computers: February 26, 2009 Report

HowJJ says: Howard University 2015 Undecided

You need an Ethernet cord here... You need an Ethernet cord here unless you have a computer with a strong wireless card, such as a Mac. Yes, each student should bring a computer. 12345 Computers: February 24, 2009 Report

HowSH says: Howard University 2015 Social Sciences

Students should always bring a... Students should always bring a laptop when coming to Howard. There is a general wireless connection for students, but it is weak in certain locations. Always have an Ethernet cord on hand. Computer labs are always crowded, and there are top-of-the-line computers in each one. 12345 Computers: February 21, 2009 Report

HowJT says: Howard University 2015 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

There are days when the computer... There are days when the computer labs are crowded, but then there are days when you can find a computer without any problems. A student should definitely bring a computer. 12345 Computers: February 21, 2009 Report

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As part of the Microsoft Developer Network, Academic Alliance (MSDN-AA), the University has an annual subscription of over 1,700 Microsoft software products, including operating systems and software development tools for use at no cost to students, faculty, and staff.

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