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Macalester College - Computers - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Computers

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Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
Wireless coverage is focused in teaching and public areas.
24-Hour Labs? Yes
Dupre and Kirk labs
Charged to Print? No
Computer Labs 1 - lab in library 15 - departmental labs 4 - public labs
Operating Systems
  • Mac OS X
  • Windows XP

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Computers are all over campus, so if students arrive at Macalester without a laptop handy, they have options to choose from. Though some students don’t come with computers, having access to a computer is necessary. From getting professor and classmate emails to checking the Moodle site for a syllabus or just researching and writing a paper, computers are an essential part of Macalester life. The library also provides students with great electronic resources, including access to many online journal databases as well as the card catalog. Most students will take part in lectures at the library on how to use the technological resources offered, which seem redundant but often help when in a pinch trying to find an obscure reference article.

There are plenty of computer labs located across campus, including the basement and first floor of the library, the campus center, Carnegie, Kagin Commons, the Humanities Resource Center (HRC), and in some of the dorms. However, only dorm computer labs are open 24 hours a day. Students may also check out laptops from either the campus center or the library for a three-hour time span.

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Computers at Macalester College

alm092092

'14

German Language and Literature

4.6
A

The Library Is Your Best Friend

I do not know a single person who avoids the library if for no reason other than the massive amount of computers. There is not one, but two places where students may go print. If you're in a rush, I would suggest the basement of the library. The Humanities Resource Center is also very accessible and friendly. I don't know anyone who does not own their own computer, but despite that my internet connection is significantly faster than the internet at my other friends' schools.

Apr 19, 2011

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Computers at Macalester College

Mac11

'11

Liberal Arts and Humanities

4.2
A-

Easy Access

Lots of labs around campus. Students can also take out laptops with their ID for free. Sometimes common computer areas get busy but there are always more around.

Apr 07, 2011

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Computers at Macalester College

mmc12

'12

English

3.8
B+

Computers

Probably don't "need" personal computer but it makes everything so much easier. Wifi everywhere on campus is really nice, though if you're in the dorms I would def suggest using wired.

Mar 29, 2011

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Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

None

Free Software

Symantec AntiVirus, Mathematica

Did You Know?
  • Macalester offers several different wireless networks: Macalester, Macalester Student, and Macalester Guest. The former two require passwords, and the latter does not, though it does require consent to user terms. Students in the dorms may find it hard to catch wireless signals, so each dorm room is equipped with several Ethernet plug-ins.
  • A few years ago, Macalester upgraded its email system to a Google-run account system that streamlines everything a student needs in his or her email. It offers everything associated with the original Google Gmail accounts, including email sorting, task lists, Google documents, and other organizational options.

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