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Computing and Research | Parents Handbook

Information & Technology Services (I&TS) provides library and computing services for the campus.  Located in Mortvedt Library, I&TS personnel are committed to making technology work for everyone while striving to make research in both print and electronic collections a rewarding experience. More information regarding I&TS services is available on the PLU website.

Computer Accounts are essential for all PLU students. The PLU ePass provides students with a PLU email account, an expanding set of online student services, a rich collection of electronic research sources and tools, and other services and resources for the exclusive use of the PLU community. Students starting each fall will receive mail early in the summer from the university with instructions on requesting the ePass account online.

Anti-Virus Software is required on all student computers that connect to the PLU network.  PLU provides this software free.  Visit our web page to get additional information and download the program: http://www.plu.edu/antivirus

General Access Computers are located throughout campus.  The largest concentration is in Mortvedt Library, where the Haley Center provides over 50 workstations for access to electronic information resources and other research activities in an atmosphere that promotes individual and group study, immediate access to reference and technology help, and the relaxing ambiance of a nearby espresso kiosk.  Also in the library is the Language Resource Center for foreign language learning.  Business, Communication and Theatre, Art, Psychology, Nursing, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Education Departments and the Rieke Science Center maintain other computer labs and technology-rich classrooms, for which access may be limited to specific departments or programs.

Also in the library is the Language Resource Center for foreign language learning. Business, Communication and Theatre, Art, Psychology, Nursing, Computer Science, Mathematics, Rieke Science Center, and Education maintain other computer labs and technology-rich classrooms, for which access may be limited to specific departments or programs.

Off-Campus Students need an Internet service provider (ISP) in addition to the PLU ePass.  These services usually entail a monthly charge. Additional information on connecting to the PLU network from off campus can be found at: www.plu.edu/~comptelc.

Personal Computers Students are not required to purchase a computer.  Advice for purchasing a computer is available online and from the CATS help desk.

Residence Hall Rooms all have Ethernet network connections. To connect to the network students need an Ethernet card and network communication software on their computers in addition to ePass access and anti-virus software (above).  For information or assistance on setting up a computer for residential access to the network (ResNet), students should visit the CATS homepage or contact the CATS help desk. Ethernet cards for most computers are available at the PLU Bookstore.


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