University of South Florida - ComputersCollege Prowler3.46
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Quick Stats
Wireless Access
Yes - Nearly all academic buildings and many outdoor areas.
Computer Labs
5 - open-use labs
College Prowler Take
When there’s a paper due and there is minimal time to complete it, the midday computer rush can cause problems for students who are working against the clock. The headache sometimes doesn’t seem to stop—computers in the lab often crash because of problems with the Blackboard system. Students who are unfamiliar with Macintosh computers will also find themselves in a rut if they are assigned to use a Mac computer when they check in at the computer service desk. Lab hours between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. are extremely busy, but most computer labs on campus are open until 11 p.m., allowing plenty of not-so-busy times for students to work. Waiting in line for printouts at Student Government Computer Services can become a chore as well, but most students say it is worth the wait because the lab offers 30 free prints per day.
The free workshops and programs provided are excellent benefits for USF students, but students rarely take advantage of all of the services offered. Personal computers are also excellent options for students who have access to them. All of the dorms are connected to a high-speed Ethernet connection, which can prove valuable for students who prefer to do most of their school work at home in their Garfield PJs.
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USFAS says: University of South Florida 2013 Biological and Biomedical Sciences  |
The library's computer lab is...
The library's computer lab is almost always full, but it is never a long wait to get a seat. The wireless network is great, and it is accessible anywhere.
Computers: March 24, 2009
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vturner21 says: University of South Florida 2011 Other |
Network Reliability and Speed
A-
The network reliability at USF is very nice and the speed is great except for the usual runs slow at the beginning and ends of the semester. The network is great and no matter where you are, whether on your own or the school's computers you can connect with ease as a student and get all your work that you need done.
Computers: January 26, 2010
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bmartin624 says: University of South Florida 2012 History |
Fine but sometimes a wait
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I use the school computers occasionally, mostly for the free printing. But there is always a line when I need to use them at the Marshall Center or library.
Computers: December 03, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
The computer labs are really...
The computer labs are really great, but like most other campuses, they are very crowded during the rush hours. Bringing your own computer would be a very good idea, but you would probably not need to have a printer, since this campus offers free prints in one of the computer labs. |
Anonymous says: |
There are computer labs all around...
There are computer labs all around campus. The busiest lab is probably the Student Government Computer Lab, which allows students access to the Internet and many common program suites such as Microsoft Office. It’s always best to have your own computer, but those who can’t afford one can use the labs. |
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Facts
Charged to Print?
Yes - Student Government Computer Services offers 30 free prints per day, 10 of which may be in color, for USF students. All other labs charge 10 cents a page or 7 cents if paid for with USF ID card money.
Special Software & Hardware Discounts
Sign in with your student ID to view discounted software offered through the USF Computer Store.
Free Software
PuTTY, Symantec Endpoint Protection, WinSCP
Did You Know?
Academic computing offers technical computer assistance and can be reached through the call center at (877) 974-1222.
Student Government Computer Services offers lamination services and computer training classes to USF students, free of charge.
USF offers the Blackboard Learning System, which allows students to connect with their professors though an internet system. Blackboard allows students to download reading materials and check grades, all with a few clicks of the mouse.
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