Computer Labs at PVAMU

Intended Audience: Students, Faculty, and Staff

Summary

 The Center for Information Technology Excellence supports five advanced Student Computer Center labs across PVAMU’s three campuses. The labs house almost 500 computers and are designed to facilitate research, coursework, and collaboration. Students can access the digital library, write papers, review online content, and work individually or in groups.

Problem

Students may not be aware of the rules, printing guidelines, or resources available in the campus computer labs. Misuse of equipment or failure to follow lab policies may disrupt the learning environment and limit access for others.

Solution

The SCC computer labs are designed to provide equal access to technology and academic support for all PVAMU students. By following the lab rules, understanding printing limits, and knowing how to seek assistance, students can ensure a positive and productive experience.

Steps

Follow these steps to use the computer labs effectively:

  1. Access the Labs

    • Locate one of the five Student Computer Center labs across PVAMU campuses.

    • Labs contain nearly 500 computers for academic and research use.

  2. Use the Equipment

    • Log in with your PVAMU credentials.

    • Save your work to personal storage (flash drive, cloud storage, or OneDrive). Data on lab computers is erased after reboot.

  3. Follow Lab Rules

    • No food or drinks.

    • Keep noise to a minimum; headphones are required for multimedia.

    • No cell phone use on speaker or with loud ringers.

    • Do not install or download software.

    • Printers are for academic purposes only.

  4. Printing Guidelines

    • Students receive 800 free Printing Units per semester.

    • Once the quota is reached, additional units must be purchased.

    • Printing usage is logged electronically. See the Printing Quota FAQ for more information.

  5. Report Issues

    • Contact the Lab Monitor on duty for immediate support.

    • For further assistance, contact the PVAMU Helpdesk at extension 2525.

Additional Resources

Computer Lab Rules & Guidelines

All computers in the Student computer labs are university property and due to the large number of students that use the computer lab the following rules should be followed to ensure a quality experience for all.

  1.  No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab.
  2. Loud talking or disruptive behavior is prohibited.
  3. Listening to music, videos, or other multimedia content must be done through headphones.
  4. Use of Cell Phones that can disrupt the quiet environment of the lab such as those with loud ringers or using the speakerphone is prohibited.
  5. SCC lab staff is not responsible for personal belongings.
  6. All computer users are required to log-on and log-off the computer.
  7. Downloading and/or installing software programs are prohibited.
  8. Any information saved on the lab computers is immediately erased with a re-boot or the next user log-on.
  9. Printers are only available for academic applications associated with school work.
  10. SCC lab staff is not responsible for information stored on your personal storage media such as a Flash Drive.
  11. Any problem within the computer lab should be reported to the Lab Monitor on duty or to the Helpdesk at Extension 2525.

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