Computing at Penn State
All Penn State students, faculty and staff are provided with 'access' accounts that allow access to the full range of Internet services, as well as other University-provided computing services. Here are some important links for students.
General Links
- Penn State Information Technology Services -- provider of academic computing services at University Park campus.
- Current ITS system status is a good way to find out which services are running and which are not.
- Of course you need an access account to use a lab computer at UP campus, for dial-in access, and for email and netnews access. Here is a link to documentation about PSU Access Accounts.
Laboratory Information
- ITS microcomputer laboratories are distributed across the University Park campus.
- For Agronomy 410W, you may want to use one of the Windows PC labs.
- This site contains information on current lab use at University Park.
- If you need to print something, here is information about Classroom and Lab Computing.
- Here is some information regarding the Classroom and Lab Computing, who manage the ITS microcomputer labs.
- There are also a number of technology classrooms distributed throughout the Penn State system.
Assistance
As a student of Agronomy 410W your best bet for assistance is to contact one of the class consultants or your section instructor.
- In our networked computing environment, most consulting, documentation and training information is available online.
- If you need assistance with lab resources you may need to talk with the ITS Consulting Staff
- The ITS also offers a number of seminars on various computing topics.
- If you still aren't sure who to ask, or think maybe your question has been asked many times before, visit the ITS Help Desk.
Miscellaneous
- University Libraries information is also available online, including the LIAS online catalog and many searchable databases.
- Find someone through the University's Ph server. Note that not all fields can be altered by you. Students wishing to have non-changable information altered will have to contact the Registraur at Shields Bldg. Faculty/staff will have to contact their Human Resources representative.
- Computer hardware and software may be purchased at significant discount from The Computer Store located on the ground floor of Willard Building.