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Computing Commons

Description:

The Trent Computing Labs are general-purpose computing facilities located across all campuses. The Information Technology Department manages these labs and have loaded devices with Windows software suites and the current list of approved software (“Trent image”).  

These labs are for student use only. Trent's current computing policies govern the use of these facilities and should be reviewed before using the Computing Commons labs. If you have any questions, please contact it@trentu.ca  

Users must have their Trent username and password to login to the computers in the labs. 

Computers and Printers:

COVID19 NOTICE: 

Due to Covid 19 physical distancing requirements or restrictions IT has posted “out of Service” signs in some Computing Commons labs. 

Computing lab locations on campus Jan 20th, 2021
Location Number of computers
Bata Library - 1st Floor 15 PCs
Bata Library - 2nd Floor 6 iMacs
Otonabee College - 2nd Floor outside Education office 2 iMacs & 1 PC
Blackburn Hall - BH 126 28 PCs
Durham College - A 112 44 PCs
Durham College - Library 9 PCs
Gzowski College - Ground Level 6 iMacs
Lady Eaton College - First floor 5 PCs
Environmental Science Building - 1st floor -  'The Crypt' 6 PCs

Printing:

Network printers are available in certain labs for student use. IT provisions printing supplies (toner and paper) for the printers.  

Please report any issues with PCs or printers to it@trentu.ca, phone ext. 1010, or visit the Service Desk located on the 2nd floor in Bata Library. See IT's Contact webpage for operating hours for the IT Service Desk.  

Credit for printing can be purchased online in myTrent > MyAccount > TrentU Campus Card.   

Lab Hours:

Labs are open during a specific building's posted business hours for the day. Staff will ask students to leave 15 minutes prior to building close. 

Benefits and features:

  • Managed Lab Computers for Student Use
  • Access to Academic and Productivity Software
  • Printing for Students
  • Scanning for Students

Eligibility:

Students, Staff, Faculty, Professor Emeriti

Availability:

24/7/365

Service categories:

Computing & Printing

Last updated:

5 months 3 weeks ago

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