Computing Information for New UMBC Students

Computing Labs

• Location
• Hours of Operation
• 24-Hour Access
• International Media Center
• Data Projectors
• 2-sided Printing
• Printing Powerpoint Slides
• Burning Data to a CD

Computing at UMBC

• Rules and Guidelines
• Creating a myUMBC Account
• Managing a myUMBC Account
• List of Software Titles and Availability
• WebMail
• Blackboard - course-related materials
• Wireless Access
• Printing/Copying Services
• Setting Up a Personal Web Site

Computing from Home/Residence Halls

• ResNet
• Protecting your Computer
• Buying a Computer - Minimum Hardware Requirements
• Accessing Library Resources from Off-Campus

Getting Help

• Hours of Operation
• Process for Requesting Technical Support
• Linux Users Group