TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER RESOURCES

The services introduced below provide an overview of what is available to students from Information Services (IS), the division that brings computer and telecommunications technology to DePaul University. Students are encouraged to visit the Technology Resources page on DePaul University’s web site at www.depaul.edu or call IS’s Technology Assistance Center at (312) 362-8765 for specific information regarding locations, hours, and applicable fees.

COMPUTER LABS

      Located on every campus, the Student Computer labs have over 500 computers available for students to work on course assignments, check e-mail, and use the Internet. Students can print homework in the computer labs; however, some restrictions may apply on quantity.

SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES
Students may improve their basic computing skills through software training programs. Courses are offered throughout the year and provide instruction in Blackboard, Campus Connections and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Professionally prepared materials for all workshops are distributed to participants. Please visit http://www.itd.depaul.edu/website/Students/training.asp to find course descriptions and registration procedures.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTERS
The writing Center is a free service offered to DePaul students who would like help with their writing projects.  The Writing Center staff are graduate and undergraduate students nominated by faculty to assist with such assignments as: research papers, case studies, application documents, memos and reports.  Staff will also assist with research strategies, proofreading skills, citation formats, grammar and punctuation questions.  The writing Center has locations at Lincoln Park and Loop Campus.  Additional information can be obtained on-line at  http://condor.depaul.edu/~writing/ .