ABOUT THE STUDENT MOBILE COMPUTING PROGRAM

Sacred Heart University's vision for the future of education is one in which technology plays an important part. Our goal is to expose our students to as much technology as practically possible, and to help create an environment where the use of technology becomes both familiar and second nature. Our Mobile Computing program and our wireless network initiative are examples of our dedication to that goal.

The University is part of a select group of academic institutions that embraces the mobile computing philosophy. Every full-time undergraduate student is issued a laptop to support our mission of anytime, anywhere learning.

Sacred Heart University strives to remain current with technology advances. As a full-time undergraduate student you will receive a new laptop every two years at no additional cost to you. Upon graduation, you will receive a two year old laptop to keep provided you have been with the university as a full-time student for four years or you have been a full-time student for two years and are graduating with a bachelor's degree.

All laptops are covered by warranty as well as insurance protection. The University staffs an inhouse technical support team to address any issues related to our laptops. The Factory which houses our Notebook Service Center as well as our IT Call Center, has certified technicians that provide over the counter technical support and repair services. The IT Call Center also provides over the phone and onsite support for all IT related services. The Factory maintains an inventory of laptops available for exchange anytime a student walks in with a problem and the laptops has to go behind the counter. In support of anytime, anywhere learning the Factory stocks charged batteries which can be exchange for discharged batteries through the day.

Our Computer Literacy Program offers unlimited training in computer fundamentals and commonly used software applications. There are sessions for every level of comfort (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Students, faculty, and staff can sign up for monthly available sessions or schedule one-on-one training on demand.

The entire campus is "Wired" to support anytime, anywhere learning with network access via wireless throughout campus as well as network jacks in most on campus dorms. Computer labs with free black & white printing are also available 24hrs a day.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our program please feel free to Contact the Program Coordinator at anytime.