Kansas State University - Computers

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After 9:30 a.m., finding an open computer in Hale Library is a notion only slightly less laughable than finding a parking space alongside it, but once you learn where to look (i.e., anywhere except Hale), access ceases to be a problem. The Kramer and Derby Academic Resource Centers feature regularly depopulated labs, as do both Dickens and Justin Hall. Given the University’s current crusade for campus-wide wireless connection, available terminals in Hale may become a reality by the end of the decade.

For the most part, K-State’s web services are as efficient as the connection they run on. The campus e-mail system, its periodic catatonia notwithstanding, is navigable and efficient. The same goes for the K-State Access Technology System (KATS), a virtual marketplace that allows students to view grades, pay bills, and enroll in classes. As accessible as the computing facilities and online services are, coming to campus equipped with a personal computer is advisable. Packing a printer wouldn’t be a bad idea either if you can swing it financially. If you can’t, it’s not the end of the world; just brace yourself for a lot of late-night lab runs.

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Students Speak Out

gbensel says: Kansas State University 2013 Agriculture and Related Science

Computers and Wifi A- Most of the computer in labs and in the library are Mac's which is not a problem but there are limited numbers of them so sometimes it is hard to get onto one. For students who have their own computers, the WiFi is pretty good around campus but is lacking a bit in the residence halls where it seems to be the most needed. 12345 Computers: March 09, 2010 Report

Anonymous says:

Having your own computer is much... Having your own computer is much more convenient than using one of the labs. The labs are generally not too crowded, but not all of them are open 24 hours, and most of them charge if you need to print something. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

You don’t absolutely need a... You don’t absolutely need a personal computer to make it through K-State, but having one is nice. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The residence halls have computer... The residence halls have computer labs, as do some buildings on campus, like the library, but I would definitely advise bringing your own computer. More and more kids are bringing laptops into classes, although that’s definitely not a necessity. The best thing about having your own computer is doing things on your own time, instead of the hours that the lab is open and available. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Computer labs can be kind of... Computer labs can be kind of crowded, but there are plenty of computers on campus. You don’t have to look hard; you just have to know where to go. 12345 Computers Report

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According to a Yahoo! Internet life study, K-State ranks among the fifty “most wired” schools in the nation.

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