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Quick StatsWireless Network?
Yes - All of upper and lower campus, including residence halls.
College Prowler Take
Simply put, Trinity needs a 24-hour computer lab. Students procrastinate; this is a fact of life, and many of them believe that their best work is written sometime between the end of the keg party and sunrise. Unfortunately, procrastinators without a computer will be forced to rely on a friend, or some extremely fast typing skills, if they do not get their paper done ahead of time. There is no way to access a public computer lab after 1 a.m. The network is extremely fast, and the library has access to a plethora of online scholarly journals, which can make online research easier, but you need to get it done before the labs close. There are Ethernet connections in every room, and the computers that are present are modern and fast. However, new students should really try to bring their own computers, unless they are used to working in a timely fashion. Printing is not as big of a problem. Trinity does charge for the service, but students get roughly 100 free pages at the beginning of each semester. Once a paper has been written, the library opens early enough that assignments can be printed before class. And since most people have their own printers, the lines to use the ones in the library are never that long. Some computer literacy is expected, since so many classes utilize computer applications. For those who aren’t familiar with computers, Trinity offers a course to bring them up-to-date, and even gives academic credit for completing it. The lack of 24-hour computer access aside, Trinity has a safe and very fast Internet connection, and with a little creativity, students should never be at a total loss for computer access. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
The computer network, for the most...
The computer network, for the most part, is pretty swanky. It rarely crashes, has a fast connection, and a relatively good amount of ftp space. I’ve never gone into a lab and been unable to get a computer. However, I highly recommend bringing your own computer; it isn’t a necessity, but it’s just a lot nicer, since all of the computer labs are a good walk from the dorms. ITS (Information Technology Services) is probably one of the least helpful services on campus. If you have a computer problem, you’re better off asking a friend for help than asking ITS. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s a good idea to have your own...
It’s a good idea to have your own computer, but with the recent renovation of the library, more computers are available for student use. However, all of the computer labs do have short hours, so if you are the type of person to put off assignments until the last second, a personal computer may be necessary. The network is really great, especially since it allows you to share files with other students and members of the faculty, and being able to download documents from a professor’s folder really cuts down on the amount of time you have to spend in the library. |
Anonymous says: |
This is a very computer-oriented...
This is a very computer-oriented campus, and almost everyone I know has one. While it is fabulous to have your own computer, it is certainly workable to live without one. The computer labs are in good locations and have a good number of computers. They are usually pretty busy, but they do have a high turnover rate on machine-availability, and there are short periods when almost all of the computers are available. Students can also check out laptops to use within the library, which is a wonderful thing. Also, all campus buildings are wired for wireless Internet service, save for some of the dorms, which makes having a laptop of your own an even better investment. |
Anonymous says: |
The network is really fast. Going...
The network is really fast. Going back to dial-up in the summer is a struggle. The labs are crowded, especially in the library during mid-terms and finals, but otherwise, accessible. It’s a good idea to bring your own computer because the labs are all on upper campus and close at midnight. |
Anonymous says: |
There are three computer labs,...
There are three computer labs, located in the student union, the library, and the computer science building. Convenience is not especially high, since the larger computer labs are located farther away from the dorms, and so the smaller, closer labs are often crowded. The biggest drawback to all computer labs is that they close at midnight. The library will check out laptops for student use, and many departments with specialized hardware or software will have their own computer labs for department-specific student use. |
FactsDiscounted Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Flash, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Web Premium, Adobe Lightroom, FileMaker, Microsoft Office Mac, MindManager, Parallels, QuarkXPress, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Techsmith Camtasia Studio, Total Training for Microsoft Office
Free Software
Sophos, Windows Vista Upgrade
Charged to Print?
Yes - 9 cents per black-and-white page, 75 cents per color page.
Did You Know?The Trinity network is so connected that more and more professors are using posting boards to post assignments, grades, and upcoming class events. Some classes even allow you to take quizzes and tests online.
Trinity recently refurbished its public computer labs on campus with new Dells.
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