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Quick StatsWireless Network?
Yes - In all academic and common areas (29 buildings in all), South Campus dorms, and Sheehan and Sullivan dorms in the quad.
Computer Labs
3 - main labs
24-Hour Labs?
Yes - Mendel and Tolentine
College Prowler Take
Almost all of Villanova is wireless, but some of the older buildings and residence halls still use cables. The service tends to be poor and unreliable in these buildings, but it's pretty fast and reliable everywhere else on campus. Villanova pre-purchases laptops for incoming freshmen. These are typically used by all students, and some classes—mostly business classes—require students to use programs specific to their Villanova-provided laptop. At the close of sophomore year, students trade in their laptops for a brand new one that they get to keep. All in all, it's a pretty good program, but some students still opt to bring their own laptop or Macbook. Villanova students also have a printing allowance per semester, which is an ample amount, and most students don't exceed it. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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Anonymous says:  |
You can bring your own computer,...
You can bring your own computer, but you don’t need it. And you definitely don’t need your own printer, because there are many facilities on campus you can use for free printing. |
Anonymous says: |
The computer network is really...
The computer network is really great here. Every dorm has Internet connections, as do many of the classrooms, and several computer labs are available to students. I would, however, bring my own computer to Villanova for ease. |
Anonymous says: |
Villanova provides many...
Villanova provides many opportunities to keep up with the advancing high-tech age. They offer many deals for purchasing your own laptop through the University if you do not already own a computer, and they have a fabulous computer support center that is always ready to answer questions and fix problems on a walk-in basis. |
Anonymous says: |
No one uses the computer labs, so...
No one uses the computer labs, so if you need to, you’ll be fine. The network isn’t that bad either. We get the occasional virus, or the Web site might be down for a couple of hours, but besides that, there’s nothing to worry about. |
Anonymous says: |
With my laptop, I never really...
With my laptop, I never really need to use the computer labs, unless it is to go to the print center. The computer labs are pretty easily accessible, and they are not crowded. Bringing your own computer is definitely what needs to be done, though. I have not heard of any laptop thefts, so you should get a laptop if possible. |
FactsDiscounted Software
Villanova’s UNIT Department has a special partnership with Dell, so any software and computer purchases through Dell are discounted.
Free Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat Writer, Adaware, Animation and 3D Design, ArcView, Bryce 3D, Cool 3D, Corel Draw, Corel Photo House, Corel Presentations, Corel Quattro Pro, Corel WordPerfect 8, Graphic Design and Editors, Maple, Mathematica, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Binder, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, MiniTab, PageMaker, Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, SAS SPSS, Sigma Plot, Spy Bot Search and Destroy, Unlead GIF Animator
Charged to Print?
Yes - Sixty dollars annually is included for full-time students ($20 for part-time). Black and white copies are 6 cents and color is $1.20 after exceeding the allowance.
Did You Know?Villanova gives a laptop to each incoming freshman. They turn it in at the end of sophomore year and get an entirely new computer that’s their to keep.
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