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Lab Rules & Procedures

Academic Computing Labs at UHD: Policies and Guidelines

The Academic Computing Labs located in One Main Building, Commerce Street Building, Shea Building, and UHD Northwest provide essential computing resources and support for instructional activities. To maintain a productive and secure environment, all users must adhere to the following guidelines:

Lab Access

  • Access is limited to UHD students, faculty, and staff.
  • Non-UHD users require prior approval from Lab Managers.

Conduct in the Lab

  • Be courteous and respectful of others using the facility.
  • Children: Avoid bringing children. If necessary, they must be supervised at all times. Disruptive behavior will result in removal.
  • No food or drinks: All food and beverages, including sealed containers, are prohibited. Store them in a bag or backpack.
  • Cell phones: Set to silent or vibrate; take calls outside the lab.
  • Noise: Keep conversations and noise to a minimum.

Account Usage

  • UHD-issued accounts are for university-related activities only. Personal business or recreational use is prohibited.

Using Lab Resources

  • No games unless required for academic purposes.
  • Do not install or modify software on lab computers.
  • Laptop checkout: Available for on-campus use at labs in S800, C300, and B200.
  • Report issues: Notify lab staff of equipment or software problems—do not attempt repairs.
  • File storage: Do not save files on lab computers; data will be erased upon restart. Use USB drives or personal storage.
  • Server storage: Each student has 20MB of storage on the Linux server for academic files.
  • Time limits: During peak periods, workstation use may be limited to two hours. If no one is waiting, you may continue working.

Printing

  • Students receive 500 sheets of black-and-white print credit per semester for academic purposes.
  • Additional credits can be purchased through UHD payment methods.

Lab Security

  • Account security: Use only your own account; do not share passwords. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
  • Report suspicious activity immediately to the Manager of Student Technology Services.
  • No hacking: Attempting to infiltrate systems or networks is strictly prohibited.
  • External access: Comply with UHD’s external network policies.

By following these guidelines, you help ensure that UHD Academic Computing Labs remain a safe, efficient, and collaborative environment for all users.