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Student Computer Ownership - FAQ
CU-Boulder strongly recommends that all students have a personal computer if it is financially feasible. Because computer ownership may present a financial burden for some, computer laboratories on campus are available to all students. Students who intend to purchase a computer and wish to have its cost included in their financial aid calculations are encouraged to consult the Office of Financial Aid before purchasing a computer (303-492-5091).
General FAQ
Yes. For a complete listing of all public ITS computing labs, including hours of operation go to the IT computing labs page.
The University of Colorado at Boulder strongly recommends that every student have a personal computer if it is financially feasible. Many students bring a laptop computer and take advantage of the wireless service that is available across most of the campus. Students who intend to purchase a computer and wish to have its cost included in their financial aid calculations are strongly encouraged to consult the Office of Financial Aid before purchase.
Black and white and color printing is available in various computer labs around campus. After your set quota of free prints has been exceeded, there is a fee assessed, paid through the Buff OneCard. Click here for more information.
If you are bringing a printer to the residence halls and university apartments, OIT recommends USB wired printers. Wireless printers are not recommended.
No. If you are planning on bringing an older computer, refer to the IT Service Center Supported Hardware and Software list to make sure that you computer can be supported. Click here to see this list.
Check with your school or college to find out if it has a platform recommendation; the campus, in general, does not. The campus does, however, strongly encourage students on either platform to adopt the Microsoft Office suite. Students can purchase the Microsoft Office suite for a discount at the Buffalo Chip in the CU Book Store. Visit the CU Book Store online for more information.
CU-Boulder does not insure student computers in the residence halls. Check your or your parents’ homeowner’s insurance policy as it may provide coverage for your computer.
Some students enjoy the portability of laptops, but at this time, they are not required. Wireless network access is widely available across campus, including most classrooms and residence halls. All of the residence halls on main campus (except College Inn) have wired networking available in each room and many have wireless.
CU-Boulder strongly recommends that all students have a personal computer if it is financially feasible. Because computer ownership may present a financial burden for some, computer laboratories on campus are available to all students. Students who intend to purchase a computer and wish to have its cost included in their financial aid calculations are encouraged to consult the Office of Financial Aid before purchasing a computer (303-492-5091).
CU-Boulder strives for a four-year replacement cycle for most faculty, staff, and public lab computers; therefore, most students can get by with using the same computer for four years, with the possibility of an inexpensive hardware upgrade after two years, and software updates whenever they are needed.