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Yes!  Students have access to computers in the general computing labs in Maxey Hall, Reid Campus Center, and Penrose Library. These facilities house Windows PCs, Macs, black & white Laserjet printers, color printer (library only), scanners, and even large-format color plotter printing (available in the Maxey and Science Computer Labs by appointment). Laptops are also available for checkout and use within the Library, offered on a first come first served basis for a four-hour checkout period (Windows, Mac, & Chromebook). The Multimedia Development lab in Hunter Conservatory houses Macs with multimedia software (Adobe apps, Apple apps), image scanning, and more. Several academic departments, including art, music, math, geology, and physics provide specialized computer facilities for their students as well.

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We are living through the Coronavirus pandemic.  Many of the facilities listed above may either have limited availability or be altogether closed.  For this reason, if If you need a computer to do your schoolwork and you don't have one, please contact the Bridget Jacobson (jacobsbk@whitmanTechnology Services Help Desk (helpdesk@whitman.edu, or 509-527-51584976) in the Dean of Students office for assistance. They have Chromebooks available to checkout.

What if I don't bring other things listed on this web page that are "recommended"?

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About other devices:  Apple TV, Chromecast, Smart TVs, wi-fi routers, Gaming Consoles

• Apple TV, Chromecast, Smart TVs, Gaming Consoles, and other network devices: Most will work and can be registered on the Whitman network if they have a MAC (hardware) address.  You'll need to register them on our "whitman_devices" wi-fi network, be sure to fill out this form.  Please be aware that Chromecast sticks will not work.
• Wireless routers and modems: These devices are not allowed on the Whitman network. There are wireless access points all over campus and ethernet ports in every room in the residence halls for student use.
  

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What software will I need?

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