OSCR :: Office of Student Computing Resources

Getting Started with Technology at UA: Check out our guide to getting started with technology at the University of Arizona. Free anti-virus and anti-spyware software, getting computers on the UA wired and wireless networks, and more.
UAWiFi: Be ready to use the new campus wireless network.
Find Computers: Find computer and technology resources around campus.
OSCR Forum: Ask questions and participate in technology discussions with OSCR staff and the UA community.
Reserve a lab: Instructors can reserve OSCR instructional and multimedia labs for occasional or semester long class sessions.
Need Computer Help?: Visit the 24/7 IT Support Center for round-the-clock assistance!
Workshops: Interested in learning more about computer software and hardware? UITS workshops are free and open to everyone on campus. We teach a wide variety of topics including in-depth multimedia.
Computer Security: Protect your computer and your personal information, with tips and help from the Security Information Office.

Spotlight for July 4, 2009

UITS Maintenance July 11-12: Many centralized IT services will experience downtime for maintenance and upgrades at some point between Sat., July 11 at 6 p.m. and Sun., July 12 at 6 p.m., including WebAuth, StudentLink, D2L, email, UAWiFi, and U system. Please see the UITS Alert for detailed schedule of specific timelines and which services will be impacted.

Gear-to-Go has moved!: You can now check out OSCR's audio and video multimedia equipment just as you enter the main (east) entrance of the Computer Center, in 214C. Get more info on the new Gear-to-Go Center here!

MLL features Vista and OSX: The Apple MacPros in OSCR's Multimedia Learning Lab are dual boot--log in to the operating system of your choice!

UACBT now has more free tutorials!: All UA faculty, students, and staff have access to over 700 free software and tech courses that can be taken online at any time using Flash or QuickTime. New topics include MS Office 2008 for Mac, Oracle 10g, and Ubuntu Linux as well as Adobe CS4 for Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver. Visit uacbt.arizona.edu

OSCR opens a new General Computing Lab!: OSCR opened a brand new computing lab in McClelland Park 102 this semester. Refer to the lab details page for information about the services available in this new location and be sure to visit soon!

New equipment in the VR Annex!: Make your own panoramic VRs or 3D object VRs! OSCR's VR Annex has Gear-to-Go, including a new Nikon D80 SLR 10.2mp camera. Learn more about checking out equipment, workshops and where software is available in OSCR labs at qtvr.arizona.edu

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