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Quick StatsWireless Network?
Yes - Available in main classroom buildings, select areas in the student center, the library, both graduate centers in Timonium and Columbia, all college dining halls, and all residence halls.
Computer Labs
18 - main labs
4 - cyber cafés
24-Hour Labs?
Yes - All computer labs on campus, as well as some resident halls
College Prowler Take
With more than 18 computer labs, all of which are open 24 hours, four cybercafés, and a wireless network, Loyola students always have computer access. However, during midterms and finals, finding an empty computer in the labs may be difficult. Some students complain about the network being too slow or having too many viruses, but it does serve its purpose. Students can connect to the network from their dorm room or in a lab and get their work done. Loyola is connected to Groupwise e-mail, Blackboard, and Webadvisor. There are computers all over campus, and a lab in almost every dorm building. It's rare to go to a computer lab and not find an available computer, so you don’t have to bring your own, but everybody does anyway. It’s convenient for late-night studying and keeping your e-mails and Instant Messenger conversations private. It’s a lot funnier than you’d think to talk online with your roommate. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
As a computer science major, I...
As a computer science major, I feel that having your own computer is best, considering the fact of the student to ‘working’ computer ratio is not so great. The network is really good, and every year Loyola tries to improve it by adding more bandwidth and wireless access points. |
Anonymous says: |
The computer network is very...
The computer network is very annoying. Sometimes, out of nowhere, it won’t work, and you can’t get on to AIM, and sometimes, it’s perfectly fine. Also, there are a lot of viruses that go around, so make sure you have some sort of antivirus on your computer. I have a Mac, so I usually don’t have those problems, but sometimes, I have homework that I can’t get done on my own computer because I don’t have the software, which can be frustrating. The computer labs are great if they are working. There are plenty around campus, so getting to a computer isn’t usually a problem. The problem is usually the printers. At the most inconvenient times, they break down, and everyone starts to panic. I would suggest bringing your own laptop and your own printer, if you want to save yourself some trouble. |
Anonymous says: |
There are several computer labs...
There are several computer labs located on campus. During peak times, the computer labs are busy, and space is limited. There is also computer access at the study, a quiet study area on campus. If possible, it’s best to have your own computer so that work can be completed from your room, at your convenience. However, it’s certainly possible to obtain computer access at any point in time, if you’re willing to walk a bit. |
Anonymous says: |
Sometimes the computer labs are...
Sometimes the computer labs are crowded, and the network shuts down, but it’s usually back up fairly quickly. I don’t have a printer on campus, so I just e-mail myself my papers and print them in the lab. |
Anonymous says: |
The computer network is okay. They...
The computer network is okay. They are always crowded. You should bring your own computer. I had a desktop for the first two years, but I like having a laptop now. It’s more convenient. |
FactsDiscounted Software
Students qualify for discounts at Apple by logging in with their student information.
Free Software
Symantec AntiVirus
Did You Know?Loyola’s server room disk storage capacity has grown from 10 gigabytes (billions) to seven terabytes (trillions)—an increase of 70,000 percent.
Loyola’s e-mail accounts have increased from 1,800 to 22,500—an increase of 1,150 percent.
Loyola’s e-mail messages have increased from 12 million to 67 million messages—an increase of 550 percent.
Loyola’s high-tech classrooms have increased from 1 to 82—an increase of 8,200 percent.
Loyola blocks and destroys thousands of in-bound viruses each day.
Loyola’s Internet connection speed has grown from .5 Mbps to 45 Mbps, an increase of 9,000 percent.
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