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Computers

Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
24-Hour Labs? Yes
InfoCommons in Snell Library
Charged to Print? Yes
Students get 400 free pages per semester. Additional pages are 10 cents per page with a 10-page minimum purchase.
Operating Systems
  • Mac OS X
  • Solaris 10
  • Windows XP

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Northeastern offers state-of-the-art computers and printing all around campus. The library, in particular, has hundreds of computers and labs where students can do work. There are also computers located in the student center and other facilities around campus. Wi-Fi is available at almost any location within the vicinity of the campus grounds, so if you have your own computer, you will never have to worry about not having Internet access. Even if you live in an off-campus residence, as long as your apartment is close to campus, you will most likely be able to use Northeastern's Wi-Fi. 

The new printing system at Northeastern is very efficient. In order to save paper, students can print from their laptops or other computers at any time and choose when they go to the printer to retrieve their work. The printers will only print your work after you have scanned your student ID card at the printer of your choice. Every student gets a print quota, which offers more than enough prints; however, if you run out, you can opt to pay for additional prints, as well.

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Computers at Northeastern University

Kayaker12

'15

Biology

3.1
B-

Excellent Wireless in Academic Buildings, Not in Dorms

The library and several academic buildings on campus all have computer labs. All academic buildings have excellent wireless. Not all dorms have wireless. The two I have lived in I have needed to use an ethernet cord. The school offers 400 free printing pages per semester for undergraduates and you can either print from the computers in the library or wirelessly and pick the print up in the library. I believe that it is possible to solely use the campus computers but for ease and reliability I would highly recommend that students bring their own laptops. I don't believe that a printer is necessary unless you tend to forget to print papers right before class, in which case you'll be late to class waiting in line for the printers in the library.

Feb 13, 2012

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Computers at Northeastern University

EatMyHotDawg

'15

Entrepreneurship

4.2
A-

You Shouldn't Have a Problem

Unless it is midterm or finals season, you are most likely to have a computer at your disposal whenever you are in need. Northeastern's printer costs ($40) are built into every student's budget per semester and you can find the printers right inside the library next to a number of labs. But if you don't buy your own nor desire to brave the cold one night in the harsh winter, you can always ask to use one of someone in your hall. Perhaps the quality (on average) of the computers could use some improvement, as they are a little outdated, but they are nevertheless satisfactory and won't cause you many problems, if any.

I have never had a problem with NU's wireless network, whether I'm in a dorm, the library, on the move (using my phone), or wherever; the network adequately serves our entire and enormous campus. And although I don't know much about the intricacies of network speed, "NUwave," as it is called, seems equal to or faster than any other I've used, and certainly faster and more reliable than the one I have at home. Just make sure you don't do anything illegal on "NUwave guest," or you might get into some trouble...rumor has it that the FBI is watching since it is technically a public domain...or something like that.

Jan 16, 2012

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foster57

'14

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

3.8
B+

Infocommons

Lots of computers but it can be difficult to find one during finals/midterms. Most students have their own laptops however, as all of Northeastern has WiFi.

Jan 12, 2012

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Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

The Office of Software Licensing in Information Services often negotiates and communicates with vendors on behalf of academic units. IS can offer purchasing recommendations based on the number of requests for the software.

Free Software

There is lots of software available on the Northeastern network, including: Adobe Acrobat Professional, Ansys, AutoCAD, Autodesk, BioWin, Canvas, Eclipse, eDrawings, Exceed, FileMaker, Fluent, Maple, Mathematica, MatLab, Microsoft Office, ProEngineer, SolidWorks.

Did You Know? The Free Print Allowance Program was initiated in 2007 and reduced InfoCommons printing by 50 percent.

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