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Southwestern University - Computers - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Computers

Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
All campus buildings
24-Hour Labs? Yes
Smith Library Center
Charged to Print? Yes
Yes and no. It is free, but there is a cost associated with each print in order to maintain awareness of paper/ink usage.
Computer Labs 4 - Smith Library Center Computer Lab, Mood-Bridwell 113 Computer Lab, Instructional Media Center, Debbie Ellis Writing Center
Operating Systems
  • Linux
  • Mac OS X
  • Windows XP

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Due in large part to its affluent student body, the Southwestern computer labs are anything but crowded. Almost every student brings their own brand-new laptop, but if you don’t, it’s no big deal. The SLC is open 24 hours and is usually desolate, except around finals. One habit you have to get into when you arrive at SU: checking your e-mail about 30 times a day. There are constantly campus-wide e-mails being shot around, and almost every club on campus has a listserv. Unless you want to miss meetings and be completely out of the loop, you’d better be prepared to spend a lot of time checking your inbox.

Southwestern is practically filled to the brim with computers. The only downside to SU’s computer scene is that they still don’t have wireless in the dorms, just in McCombs and the library. Besides that, there isn’t much to complain about. ITS provides virus and spyware software and updates to keep the system running smoothly, and they provide helpful solutions to problems at their help desks. The biggest perk that most students don’t appreciate is the relentless help of the ITS people at SU, who will fix your computer free of charge. This is just one more example of the advantages of going to a small school. Another added perk is the free printing, and access to scanning and color printing for a small fee.

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Computers at Southwestern University

InMediaRes

'13

Psychology

3.8
B+

Most People Just Bring Their Own Computer...

Almost everyone at Southwestern brings their own computer. Some people bring a printer too (I do because the professors assign a lot of readings), but it isn't necessary. The main computer lab is next to the library, and it is open 24 hours every day, but during finals week it may be difficult to find a computer, but otherwise it's often near empty. Each student has $30 dollars worth of printing allocated per semester, and if you print over $30 on Pirate Print you need to get a card that has a code to print on campus. I don't know how many people use the whole $30, but I've never reached my printing limit. I think it's a little weird they limit your printing to $30, especially since it's not even actual money from your account, just the value of the prints. Network speed is so-so, but Apogee has been relatively reliable. You have the option of paying for better internet, but I never have. If you want to connect other devices, there is a limit on that until you have to pay, and anyone who visits campus has to either use the campus public network or borrow your computer which is annoying when you have visitors.

Aug 31, 2011

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Computers at Southwestern University

Flyr

'12

Biology

3.1
B-

God Dammt, Apogee!!

Yeah, that's the scream you frequently hear. Apogee, being our service provider on campus. Wireless access, though prevalent, isn't great. So far, no problems with wired access.

Jul 20, 2010

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shannontheme

'13

Biological Sciences

4.2
A-

Printing Change a Little Sad

You used to be able to print for free at Southwestern, but now you get a $30 charge that you go by. Some wireless networks on campus seem to be unsecured, which is a little unsettling. The lab is open 24/7, but I would recommend a laptop so you don't have to walk.

May 02, 2010

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Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

None, but ITS recommends using schoolworld.com and govconnection.com to find discounted software.

Free Software

McAfee Antivirus (Windows) or Virex (Mac), plus links to freeware (more anti-spyware material). Check out http://its.southwestern.edu.

Did You Know?

ITS will repair your computer for free!

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