Academic Computing

The Office of Information Technology manages campus-wide academic computing, IT security and networking. OIT provides IT consulting, training seminars, programming support, web coordination and software license management. OIT issues all students, faculty and staff e-mail addresses. Contact the Support Center Help Desk at 907-450-8300 for more information on how to obtain, access or forward e-mail accounts or for other computing support.

Desktop computers are available in open labs in the Bunnell Building, Rasmuson Library and the Moore-Bartlett-Skarland residence hall complex. There are also numerous departmental computer labs available for student use. Check with the school or college regarding access, user fees, available software and hours of operation.

UAF encourages students to bring their own computer to school. For hardware and software recommendations, contact the Help Desk at 907-450-8300, via e-mail at helpdesk@alaska.edu or visit online at www.alaska.edu/oit/sc/. Students, faculty and staff may purchase personal computers and software at educational discounts from the UA Technology Center at 907-474-6463, or online at www.computersales.uaf.edu.