Computing Resouces

Many computing facilities and services for students, faculty and staff are coordinated and managed by Northwestern's Information Technology (IT) division. Buildings on both Northwestern campuses are connected via high-speed networks to the Internet. Students may take advantage of a variety of resources, including computing classrooms with Windows and Macintosh units and a UNIX workstation classroom/lab. There are videoconferencing rooms on both campuses. Many of the University's schools and departments have specialized computer labs available for student use.

Students may obtain a network services account through IT's Technology Support Services. This account enables access to e-mail, Northwestern's online library catalog, and the Web. Call 847-491-HELP or visit www.it.northwestern.edu to inquire about opening an account.

At the beginning of each academic year, IT's Technology Support Services welcomes new students to Northwestern. IT has developed a CD-ROM-based tutorial to acclimate students to the University's electronic environment. The CDs include Northwestern Internet software installers for multiple platforms. To accommodate students with minimal computer experience, IT schedules classes on computer basics.

The Information Center in Kresge Centennial Hall, 1859 Sheridan Road on the Evanston campus, is Northwestern's primary information resource on computing and networking. The center provides walk-in and phone consulting on University-supported hardware, software, operating systems, and computing facilities.

On the Chicago campus the consulting services and IT/TSS convenience center is located in suite 600 of Abbott Hall, 710 North Lake Shore Drive. Students may obtain their password, net ID, and software from this office.

For both the Chicago and the Evanston campuses, call 847-491-HELP to speak with a consultant. For additional information on Northwestern University Information Technology services, please visit www.it.northwestern.edu/student.html.