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University Open Computer Labs

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Xavier's Open Computer Laboratories. Our mission is to provide the community of Xavier University; computing resources, hardware, software and a capable staff to help users excel in their academic pursuit, in an arena that is advantageous to learning.

Reservations:
* All programs requesting Computer Lab usage must be an affiliate of (sponsored by) Xavier University of Louisiana. A Reservation Form must be completed and emailed to: Jhorne@xula.edu.

**Others must contact the Office of Student Academic Success (ext. 5467) or, if associated with Summer Programs, the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s office.

General Resources

• Internet access
• Web browsers
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Laser Printing

Supported Media

• USB/Earphones

Platforms Available

• Windows / MAC

Laboratory Use Policies

Lab Access

• Each user must be a member of Xavier University of LA community (Limited usage is available to official University visitors).
• All students, faculty, and staff must be able to present proper identification upon request.

Conduct in Lab

• No food, drink, or pets are permitted in Labs under any circumstance.
• Cell phone usage is strictly prohibited in University Computer Labs.
• The Labs are study areas and noise must be kept to a minimum as these facilities are for academic purposes.

Usage

• Printing: Each Fall and Spring semester, a $10.00 credit is added to each student's WEPA printing account. Additional funds may be added via the X-Card at any of the printers.
• Users should avoid saving documents to lab computers; they will be deleted. Users are responsible for saving their documents on their own USB or electronic device.

Preferred Document Storage (2025)

• Cloud storage: Save files directly to services like OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
• External drive: Save files to an external hard drive or USB drive.

• Earbuds
  • User-supplied earbuds or ear headphones must be used at all times when listening to sound on computers.
• Downloading or installing programs on the hard drives is strictly prohibited.
• Please inform Lab assistants of any hardware/software difficulties. Do not attempt to correct these problems yourself.

Emergencies

• In the event of urgent situations and University alarms, Lab assistants will immediately direct users to the nearest exit. There is a designated emergency exit at the back of the RMC Lab, users should exit other Labs utilizing the nearest stairs.

Liability

• Lab personnel are not responsible for lost items (Users may check with Lab personnel for items turned into the office or found).
• Lab personnel are not responsible for lost data, but will make every effort to assist users in the retrieval process.

Removal of Uncooperative Users

• Users in noncompliance of rules will be asked to leave.
• Obvious disregard of listed policies can result in loss of user privileges.

General Fall Operational Hours