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When deciding what to bring to school, a laptop should be on the top of your list. The majority of people brings Macs, although you will find some PC users. A ton of assignments are online, so it’s convenient to have your own computer. IT services is extremely helpful and very accessible. If you don’t have a computer or have something wrong with yours, there are several public computers on campus. The most popular computer lab is in the A-level of Regenstein Library. It’s pretty easy to find a computer there. However, some computer programs for classes, especially lab sections or econ classes, are only on computers in the A-level. When a big assignment is due, the lab can get a little crowded. Printing on campus is a pain. It costs at least 10 cents a page, so it’s worth it to invest in your own printer.

Wireless Internet is available all over campus. IT services works really hard to make sure that all areas of campus have wireless coverage. If you complain about a spot not having wireless Internet, the IT team will be there the next day to install a wireless router. All students have access to the wireless network with their student ID; it’s very fast and secure. However, you do need to be careful with what you download while hooked up to the network. The University takes illegal downloads, especially music, very seriously, and you can get a huge fine from the slightest mistake.

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monehpzahc

'14

Psychology

4.2

A-

Fine

A lot of the computers here are PCs running a pre-Vista version of Windows that, although suffices, doesn't inspire a great deal of recreational or intense computer use. The Mac labs are adequate and from what I hear, students can print for free in some of them. Some dorms have their own computer rooms and most major locations on campus feature printers/copy machines connected to a unified printing network which allows students to upload documents and then print them at a specified location.

Jan 08, 2012

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msolomon5uchicago

'15

Political Science and Government

3.5

B

Decent, Good Wifi

The printers are reliable, although it is hard to refill your printing card. The wifi network is extremely reliable, and pretty fast. It is almost necessary to have your own computer, but you can get by without your own printer.

Dec 05, 2011

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msolomon5

'15

Political Science and Government

3.8

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Wireless Is Good, Everything Else Is Okay

The wireless on campus is perfectly fine, and with most students having laptops, smartphones, iPads, etc., it is very easy to gain access to the internet. The printers are okay, although they often break, but there are enough of them that it is not a huge problem. Computer labs are available throughout campus

Nov 07, 2011

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