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Student Computing Labs

During the Hillman Library remodeling, the Hillman Lab will be closed.

Quick links: Overview I Computing Lab Accessibility I Computing Software I Computing Hardware I Mobile IT Resources I Collaborative Rooms and Classroom Reservations

Overview

All University of Pittsburgh students with a valid University Computing Account may use any of the Student Computing Labs and Pitt Print Stations. They are conveniently located throughout the Pittsburgh campus close to residence halls and classrooms.

Regular Fall Hours (August 26–December 16, 2023)

  Mon–Thu Friday Saturday Sunday
Alumni Hall, Room B-40* Closed Closed Closed Closed
Bellefield Hall, Room 314 7:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Closed Closed
Benedum Hall, Room B-06 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. noon–10 p.m.
Cathedral of Learning,
Room G-25 (Mobile Student Computing Lab)		 24/7 24/7 24/7 24/7
Cathedral of Learning,
Room G-27		 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. noon–10 p.m.
Cathedral of Learning,
Room G-62		 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. noon–10 p.m.
Lawrence Hall, Room 230 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sutherland Hall, Room 120 24/7 24/7 24/7 24/7

* The Alumni Hall computing lab is closed until further notice.

Additionally, Pitt IT offers the Virtual Student Computing Lab for a powerful remote experience that is available 24/7 and has additional software that is not installed on the physical lab computers. By using Windows Virtual Desktop, any personal device with an internet connection can become a lab PC—regardless of the user’s location.

Lab Computer Availability

Find out which lab has available Windows and Mac computers before you get there. There are three easy ways to check:

  1. See the interactive lab status map below. You can click on each location to get additional information.

  2. Visit Pitt Mobile (m.pitt.edu) with your smart phone or mobile device, and select Student Computing Labs.
  3. Check one of our digital signs in the labs or around campus.

Click on the tabs in the ribbon above the map to display a map with icons for one of the University campuses or Pitt Print locations (Pittsburgh campus only). Click on each map icon for more information about the computing service it represents.

Computing Lab Accessibility

At the request of Disability Resources and Services, Pitt IT provides the following accessibility software in our seven Student Computing Labs:

  • JAWS screen reading software for Windows
  • Kurzweil 3000 provides assistance for students with learning disabilities (like dyslexia) and ESL students; includes research and process writing tools, an MP3 encoder to create audio files, bilingual dictionaries and translation support, and study skills support tools
  • Windows 10 Magnifier and Narrator

All Student Computing Labs are on ground level or can be reached by elevator. There are ADA-compliant desks in all of the Student Computing Labs, and the mobile computing counters have ADA-compliant sections with lower counter space.

More information on accessible resources can be found on our Accessibility page.

Computing Software

  • More than 180 individual software titles are available in the Student Computing Labs on the Windows, Mac and Virtual Student Computing Lab.
  • For a full list of software on each platform, visit the software page.

Computing Hardware

We use modern computers in our labs to provide the best experience for our users. All equipment is regularly updated to ensure the latest software runs well. We also provide a range of peripherals to use in our labs including black & white and color printers, and portable scanners.

  • There are scanners attached to select computer in every Lab and DVD drives are available in Cathedral and Lawrence Labs.
  • Mobile Device Charging Stations are also available that enable students to charge their smartphones and tablets.

Computer Models Used in Our Labs

Lab Location

 Windows Computers
(Windows 10)		 Macintosh Computers
(macOS 10.15)		 Black & White
Print Stations		 Black & White
Print+Copy Stations		 Color
Print Stations

Alumni Hall, Room B-40*

13 (C) / 3 (D)

7 (A)

-

1

1

Bellefield Hall, Room 314

31 (B, C)

-

-

1

-

Benedum Hall, Room B-06

30 (C)

12 (A)

1

1

1

Benedum Outside lab exit door

-

-

1

-

-

Cathedral of Learning, Room G-27

16 (C)

14 (A)

1

1

1

Cathedral Outside lab in G-25

-

-

1

-

-

Cathedral of Learning, Room G-62

8 (C)

6 (A)

1

1

-

Cathedral G-62 Classroom

27 (C)

-

-

-

-

Lawrence Hall, Room 230

21 (B) / 1 (D)

18 (A)

2

1

1

Lawrence Hall outside lab side entrance

-

-

1**

-

-

Sutherland Hall, Room 120

8 (C)

4 (A)

-

1

1

Sutherland Hall outside lab in lobby

-

-

1

-

-

* The Alumni Hall computing lab is closed until further notice.

** The printer outside the side entrance of the Lawrence Hall computing lab is only available when the lab is not observing a 24 hour schedule during the fall and spring semesters.

Computer Models Used In Our Labs:

Option

Example Model

Processor

RAM

Video Card

Storage Type

Display Size

A

Apple iMac

Intel Core i5-8600K

16 GB

4 GB Radeon Pro 575X

Solid State

27" 5K - 5120x2880

B

Dell Precision 3260 Compact

Intel Core i7-13700

16 GB

8 GB NVIDIA T1000

Solid State

27" 4K UHD - 3840x2160

C

Dell Precision 3420

Intel Core i7-7700

16 GB

2 GB AMD FirePro W4100

Solid State

Team Room Display

Special Lab Equipment

All labs are equipped with scanners and Cathedral and Lawrence Labs also have portable USB DVD+/-RW drives for use in the labs. Please see a Lab Monitor to borrow a portable device.

  • Personal AC and USB Power: Each Lab has USB and AC power at select workstations to charge your personal devices.
  • Student Computing Lab Classrooms: 314 Bellefield Hall and G-62 Cathedral of Learning. Reserve a classroom.
  • External monitors for personal devices: Bring Your Own Device Areas in G-27 Cathedral of Learning and Lawrence 230 allow you to connect your personal device to an external 27” 4K monitor for more screen space using HDMI. Please see a Lab Monitor to borrow an mini-HDMI and USB 3.0 adaptors.
  • Dual monitor workstations: Enjoy dual 27” 4k screens on select computers in B-40 Alumni Hall*,  B-06 Benedum Hall, G27 Cathedral, & Sutherland

* The Alumni Hall computing lab is closed until further notice.

Mobile IT Resources

Mobile Computing Counters and Lab

  • The mobile computing counters are installed in four Student Computing Labs on the Pittsburgh campus and in room G-25 Cathedral of Learning. Students can work and study using their own laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices. Wi-Fi service is available at all locations and special wall outlets provide both AC and USB power. G-27 Cathedral of Learning and Lawrence Hall also have several 27" 4K screens at the counters to connect personal devices via HDMI.
    • Mobile Student Computing Lab:
      • Cathedral of Learning, Room G-25
    • Mobile Computing Counters:
      • Alumni Hall, Room B-40*
      • Benedum Hall, Room B-06
      • Cathedral of Learning, Room G-27
      • Lawrence Hall, Room 230

* The Alumni Hall computing lab is closed until further notice.

Collaborative Rooms and Classroom Reservations

Collaborative Rooms

  • There are three collaborative team rooms in the B-40 Alumni Hall lab* and one in 230 Lawrence Hall lab. They enable students to share presentations on a large, centrally located display and work together on dry-erase boards that line the walls of each room. Each room has a sliding door to provide privacy for groups while maintaining a quiet working environment for individuals using computers in the lab.
  • Team rooms can be reserved online.
  • Open collaborative team areas are available in the B-40 Alumni Hall lab* and the 230 Lawrence Hall lab.

* The Alumni Hall computing lab is closed until further notice.

Classrooms

  • The classrooms are equipped with Windows PCs.
  • G-62 Cathedral of Learning and 314 Bellefield Hall labs have classrooms available for reservation. Instructors can use the following instructions to reserve a lab classroom.

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