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As far as technology goes, Villanova is pretty much at top of its game. Villanova currently ranks 8th on Princeton Review's list of "The 25 Most Connected Campuses." There are 800 computers on campus available for students to use; they are all equipped with high speed internet. Students receive $60 worth of free printing each semester. PC Magazine ranked Villanova University the #1 "most wired" college in the United States.

Information Technology

The Office for University Information Technology (UNIT) is in charge of the entire campus community's technology needs. They offer computing, information, and networks services. There is a campus wide network that connects students, faculty, and staff via phone and data connection. This way data, voice, and video information can easily be exchanged. UNIT also offers computer training sessions to help you to better understand how to use everyday applications.

Computer Support Center

Located in Vasey Hall, the Computer Support Center (CSC) is the place to go if you have computer trouble or questions. It is open from 8am to 8pm.

Computer Labs

There are three computer labs on campus. They are located in Falvey Library, Mendel Hall, and Tolentine Hall. All labs are open 24 hours.

Wireless Internet

There are several on campus buildings where the wireless internet can be accessed. The entire buildings are wireless in Bartley, CEER, and Falvey Library.

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Villanova has a partnership with Dell computer to provide top of the line laptops to students. The Colleges of Commerce and Finance, Engineering, and Nursing offer specially-programmed laptop computers to students in their programs. The laptops come with software that will pertain significantly to their curriculum.

The University leases students in the College of Commerce and Finance two year old laptops for $100 per semester. The College of Engineering began issuing freshmen laptops in fall 2004.

UNIT offers students a choice of two Dell laptops. Students are not required to purchase a Dell computer through the school. If you choose to buy through other means, then it is recommended that you find out what programs and applications come standard on the Dell computer suggested for your chosen major. Support and warranty repairs are available through the Computer Support Center (CSC), which is a certified Dell service center.

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