Simmons College - Computers

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Congratulations—you have graduated high school to be greeted by four years of computer addiction. The chime of Instant Messenger can be heard from every dorm room, and the obsession to check e-mail or Web-CT for homework assignments multiple times a day is contagious. But first years beware: Unlike the protection your home computers have, plugging into the dorm rooms can result in a flood of viruses. To combat attacks to the computer networks, virus clinics are scheduled on the Residence Campus. Technology staff is largely made up of Wentworth co-ops running around campus and fielding phone calls from panicking students. Resident students should bring their own computers, unless they enjoy planning their schedule around openings in the Residence Campus labs. But even students with their own computers opt to save files on the network and print in the labs to save money on ink.

The Ethernet network requires patience at times, but, overall, it works reliably. At the main Academic Campus, the four classroom computer labs are less crowded, but don't wait to print your papers out because you'll run the risk of the lab closing for a class. Several departments host their own computer labs. The library provides space for wireless networking and even has a laptop loaning program. Other computers scattered around the main campus are Express Web Stations wired for basic e-mail and Internet usage. Technology is increasing at Simmons. Professors are encouraged to explore the WebCT resources and post assignments, schedules, and discussion boards online.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

The computer network is generally... The computer network is generally efficient. The computer labs can be crowded, especially during exam times, but usually, you can find a computer somewhere. I recommend bringing your own computer, just in case you can’t find an available computer. It’s also nice to have your own computer if you feel like working in your room or somewhere off campus. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

I think that the majority of... I think that the majority of students have their own computers, and therefore do not experience the computer labs, unless they need to print something and don’t want to waste their own ink. Of course, during final exam week, the computer labs are mobbed. Bringing your own computer is a good idea, if it can be done. It’s so much easier to have everything on your own computer. What would we do without Instant Messenger in our dorm rooms?! 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Definitely bring your own... Definitely bring your own computer. No questions asked. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The computer network is always... The computer network is always running and sometimes has a few little problems, but all of the technology in Simmons is up-to-date, current, and has wireless capability. Computer labs are crowded during peak times. The library is being remodeled, and the computer lab will have more space when it is done. I suggest bringing your own computer, but you learn quickly when not to go to the computer lab during peak hours. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

There are many computer labs... There are many computer labs available on the Residence Campus as well as the main campus, but I would recommend having your own. The network is really fast, but good virus protection is necessary. 12345 Computers Report

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Did You Know?

There are 73 electronic and high-tech classrooms.

Simmons offers a student laptop loan program; students may check out laptops in the library.

Seventy percent of all courses have online content, which includes E-learning through WebCT online course resources.

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