University Computing Labs - Access Guidelines

There are four University Computing Labs available on campus for free use by K-State students, faculty and staff. The University Computing Labs are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Computing and Network Services provides IBM-compatible microcomputers and Unix workstations and high-speed dot-matrix printing.

No children under 18 are allowed in the University Computing Labs unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian or they are enrolled as a student at K-State. Children under 18 who are not students at K-State may not use the computers, and individuals may be asked to produce a valid K-State ID as proof of their age and enrollment status.

Individuals exhibiting disruptive or destructive behavior will be asked to leave the facilities.

Equipment use is restricted to K-State faculty, staff and students with a valid K-State computing ID. Sharing of K-State computing IDs and passwords is not allowed.

K-State computing IDs are required to use the central Unix systems and IBM Multiprise server. An ID may be obtained at the Information Technology Help Desk in Hale 313 3rd floor 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

The software on the IBM-compatible PCs in the University Computing Labs is only available on the lab workstations. There is no external access provided either on campus or through dial-in service.

Some K-State departments have private computing labs and other resources such as scanners and laser printers. These labs are usually reserved for students majoring in the departments' courses of study.