Computer Labs and Student Technology and Study Services: Houston Campus

Houston Campus Hours of Operation - Campus open => Computer Lab open

Campus will observe official university closures.

Computer Lab

There is an open computer lab on the fourth floor. Technologies and services available in the lab include:

• 46 (forty six) study cubicles are available towards the end of the computer lab. Each one has a power charging station available with USB and USB-C plus power for the device on top of the surface, easily accessible.
• The 3rd and 4th-floor study rooms have a TV monitor and a dry-erase board. Each room is equipped with mobile screen share capability (DITTO) so students can share content from their own mobile devices. Additionally, there is an HDMI wall port (an HDMI cable can be checked out by the student assistants on duty) to connect any device with an HDMI corresponding port.
• 5 LaserJet printers, 60 PCs and 7 Macs; 2 book scanners, 1 flatbed auto feed scanner, and one document/single page scanner
• Restricted color printing is available. Check with the ITS personnel for more details. One color printer is accessible through 3 scanner stations. Color printing maybe be subject to charge of $0.40 per page. Follow the instructions located next to the scanner station to print in color.
• Mobile printing is also available in the lab. Please check the sign in the lab for instructions. 
• Charging stations are available inside the computer lab for students to charge mobile devices. 
• Student assistants are scheduled to be available when the lab is open (student assistants' availability may vary without notice).
• Black and white printing is free to TWU students (please note may be changed without notice).
• A library after hour drop-box book is available at the end of the computer lab.

Departmental Labs

Departmental labs are limited to students in specific programs. Each contains audio/visual and technology resources. The PT, OT, and Nursing labs are located on the fifth and sixth floors. 

Library Resources

The TWU Houston library can accommodate 24 students for study space. There are four table/chair sets (16) including three lounge chairs, and five individual study carrels. Students are allowed to eat and drink in the Library.

Pioneer Center for Student Excellence

• 4119  is an open study space where students are allowed to eat and drink.

DPS will collect items left unattended for more than 15 minutes; students are not permitted to leave belongings to hold a table.   

Specialized Software

Specialized software is available for students in certain programs. 

Standard Software in Computer Labs

All PCs run Windows 10 Enterprise with the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Edge and Chrome browsers, SPSS 25, and Respondus Lockdown Browser.

Study Rooms

• 4110 & 4112 are available to students when not reserved. To reserve 4110 or 4112, click this link: https://twu.libcal.com/reserve/houstonpioneercenter

• Study Rooms 3110, 3118, 3120, 3128, 4116, 4118, 4120, 4122, 4128, and 4130 are available to students without a reservation.

DPS will collect items left unattended for more than 15 minutes in any study room; students are not permitted to leave belongings to hold a room.  

• Students are welcome to use any available classroom on all floors.  To check availability, please access the University Scheduling Calendar through a university computer. Scheduled classes take priority in all classrooms. 

Computer Classrooms (4115, 4310, and 4322)

Students may also use these computer classrooms for group study, though sessions may be interrupted by scheduled classes. Students should request that lab student assistants open the rooms for them.

Charging Stations

Wall-mounted mobile charging stations are available for students to charge mobile devices. They are located at the following:

• 1st floor by the Cyber Cafe area,
• 4th floor lounge area and inside the computer lab on 4th floor; 
• 6th floor lounge area and
• on 8th floor Legacy room.

Charging stations with power outlets and USB ports are available in the 5 collaboration rooms inside the computer lab on the 4th floor. They are also available in each of the seminar rooms including 2305, 3305, 4305, 5305, 6305, 7305, and 10305. 

Wifi Access

The entire building has wireless access. 

For additional support, contact the Technology Service Desk at 940-898-3971, servicedesk@twu.edu, techchat.twu.edu, or submit a request through the Technology Service Catalog.