The Computer Center staff is committed to providing technical support to students, faculty, and staff. Our help desk can provide answers to many questions regarding email, software, and student services. Below is a summary of the services we offer.
Computer Center Lab Hours
There are two computer labs, fully equipped with all required academic software. Each lab has a printer available to use free as part of your Print Quota (900 page per semester)
Computer labs are located in the following building:
- Broadhourst Science Center G04
- Broadhourst Science Center G05
- The labs are available Monday through Friday - 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Access the Pitt's Virtual Lab anytime, from anywhere with over 150 applications
Suggested Computer Configurations
For general academic use, we recommend the following minimum specs:
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or i7 (or AMD Ryzen 5/7)
- Memory (RAM): 8 - 16 GB
- Storage:
- SSD (solid-state) for faster performance
- 1 TB + HDD if you need lots of storage space
- Made by a major manufacturer is recommended (example Dell, HP, or Lenovo)
- Recommend having a warranty (at least 1 year - recommend 3 year)
- Recommend having a 3 years Accidental damage warranty for notebook or tablet computers
- Current supported operating system (Windows, macOS)
- Wireless network adapter 802.11 b/g/n - (laptop/tablet)
Computer Discounts
Students can save on devices through Pitt's educational discount program.
- View Discounts from Apple and Dell
- No need to purchase Microsoft Office—it’s free to all Pitt students!
Software
The University's Software Download Service offers free and discounted software for students, including:
- Microsoft Office 365
- Windows 11 (32 and 64 bits)
OneDrive Cloud Storage
All students receive free cloud storage through Microsoft OneDrive, which can be accessed via your Pitt account.
Campus Wireless
Students, faculty, and staff can access Wireless PittNet in all buildings and outside areas on campus. Students, faculty, and staff that wish to connect to Wireless PittNet will need to know their University user name and password. If you have trouble connecting to Wireless PittNet, please contact the Pitt-Titusville Help Desk at 814-827-4419 or visit Broadhurst Science Center Room 108.
Pitt Guest Wi-Fi
Setup for the guest WiFi for your time on campus
Computing Center Staff
Marjorie Straub
Coordinator of Computer Assistance
mstraub@pitt.edu
814-827-4419
Bill Watson
Coordinator of Technical Support
bwatson@pitt.edu
814-827-4484