Student Computer Labs and Facilities
- Service available to: Students
- Themes: Help and Support, Software and Hardware, Teaching and Learning
- Service Category: End-Point Computing
- Service Areas: Device Management, Software Distribution
Description of Service
This service provides all students with access to computer labs and facilities at the university. These include:
- Learning Commons Computer Labs – Provide productivity, multimedia, statistical, assistive technology, and other software packages. They are located in all libraries and require an NSID to login.
- Open Student Facilities – Provide a small number of computers in the Aboriginal Students' Centre, the Indigenous Students’ Centre Lounge, and the Language Centre Lounge.
- Kiosks – Provide only Internet browsing capability and are located in public areas such as Student Central, the Global Commons, and the tunnel between the Arts Building and Place Riel.
This service also provides the virtual computer lab (vlab.usask.ca) that enables students to access applications from their personal laptop, computer or portable device (e.g. iPad) from home or on campus. This means that some specialized applications can be used without having to go to a computer lab.
Access
Visit one of the university’s libraries to access the Learning Commons computers.
Visit these other locations to use open facilities and kiosks:
- Aboriginal Students' Centre – Room 220 in the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
- Indigenous Students’ Centre Lounge – 56 McLean Hall
- Language Centre Lounge – Room 350 in the Williams Building
- Student Central in the Administration building
- Global Commons in Lower Place Riel
- Tunnel between the Arts Building and Place Riel
Many colleges and departments provide student computing labs and facilities for use by the students in their college/department.
For assistance with student computer labs and facilities, contact IT Support Services:
- Submit an Online Ticket
- Phone: Internal: 2222 or External: 306-966-2222 or 1-800-966-4817 Toll Free in Canada
- Email: itsupport@usask.ca
Availability of Support
Core Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm Monday to Friday
After Hours: N/A
Service Standards
- Service levels and support commitments are outlined in the ICT Core Services Service Level Agreement.
Service Exclusions, Limitations, and Restrictions
- Available software may vary from location to location.
- Software access in the virtual lab is granted according to role (e.g. college/department).
Service Charges
- There are no charges associated with using the student computer labs and facilities.
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