FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Who can use the GC Computer Lab?
What do I need to do to use the GC Computer Lab?
Can I save my documents to the lab computer?
Can I print in the GC Computer Lab?
Is there a fee for printing?
How do I pay for printing?
Are there any time restrictions while using the computer lab?
Can I bring food and/or drinks into the lab?
Can I leave advertisements in the lab?
What size papers can be used to print in the lab?

Who can use the GC Computer Lab?
Only currently registered students have access to the GC Computer Lab and its services.

What do I need to do to use the GC Computer Lab?
Students need to sign-in and present a valid student ID. The lab assistant will assign a computer to the student, or place on a waiting list, when necessary.

Can I save my documents to the lab computer?
Students are responsible for saving their work to their own media - CD, DVD or diskettes. Files may be saved temporarily on the T:\ drive; However, files saved anywhere else on the computer will be automatically erased when system is restarted.

Can I print in the GC Computer Lab?
Yes, both black/white and color laser printing are available.

Is there a fee for printing?
Yes, black/white printing is $0.06 per page and color printing is $0.50 per page.

How do I pay for printing?
Students must have a PantherCARD Debit Account or a copy card with funds to print in the GC Computer Lab.

Are there any time restrictions while using the computer lab?
No, but during peak hours, recreational use of computers is not be allowed to accommodate the educational needs of all our students.

Can I bring food and/or drinks into the lab?
Food or drinks are not allowed inside the lab.

Can I leave advertisements in the lab?
Only FIU related departments and organizations are allowed to leave advertising material in the lab. Material must conform to Posting Policy.

What size papers can be used to print in the lab?
The lab printers support the paper sizes listed below. However, the only paper available at the lab is letter size.

Black and White Laser Printer supports the following media types: cards, labels, envelopes, bond paper, plain paper, recycled paper, transparencies.
Media sizes include:

Color Laser Printer supports the following media types: cards, labels, envelopes, plain paper, transparencies.
Media sizes include:

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

All lab staff and students agree to follow the UTS Code of Computing Practice, Academic Affairs Policies & Procedures Manual and the FIU IT Security Policy. Those who fail to comply with the policies and procedures may be dismissed from the lab.

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