Student Computer Labs
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Computer labs
Lab locations and hours
There are over 30 student computer areas located around the University of Otago's Dunedin campus:
- bookable computer rooms
- non bookable computer rooms
- libraries
- eStops (for quick use only)
Some areas contain Windows computers and others contain Mac OS ones that have the option of logging in as Windows. All computer labs have printing facilities and many are accessible after-hours and on the weekends.
- PC software
- Mac Software
- Web timetable viewer (to see lab bookings)
- Weekly Timetable (downloadable .pdf files)
- Live Timetable (lab status right now)
Map showing the computer lab locations:
- Library computer rooms are open during library hours
- eStops are available during building hours
Computer Room Information
| Lab | Code | Hours | Machine Type |
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| Arts | ACAL | 24 hour swipecard access | Windows |
| Burns | ACAL | 24 hour swipecard access | Mac OS X |
| Central | CNCAL | Law Library hours | Windows |
| Commerce 3.03 | CO303 | 8:30am-6pm, seven days (Commerce students have swipecard access after this time) | Windows |
| Commerce 3.04 | CO304 | 8:30am-6pm, seven days (Commerce students have swipecard access after this time) | Windows |
| Commerce 3.16 | CO316 | 8:30am-6pm, seven days (Commerce students have swipecard access after this time) | Windows |
| Commerce 3.17 | CO317 | 8:30am-6pm, seven days (Commerce students have swipecard access after this time) | Windows |
| Commerce 3.18 | CO318 | 8:30am-6pm, seven days (Commerce students have swipecard access after this time) | Windows |
| Enterprise | TG06 | 24 hour swipecard access | Mac OS X |
| Hercus | HCCAL | 24 hour swipecard access | Windows |
| Hunter | HUCAL | 24 hour access during the week, closed weekends | Mac OS X |
| McGregor | COG05 | 24 hour swipecard access | Windows |
| North | NCAL | 24 hour swipecard access | Windows |
| Rabel | COG04 | 24 hour swipecard access | Windows |
| Richardson | R5C9 | Law Library hours | Windows |
| Tower | TG05 | 24 hour swipecard access | Windows |
| West | WCAL | 24 hour swipecard access | Mac OS X |
Computer room hours may change during public holidays and during semester breaks – please contact the University Info Line on 0800 80 80 98 to find out when the rooms are open.
Computer room layouts (.doc, 4.5MB)
List of printers and their locations (.xls, 145KB)
Lab booking timetable
Web timetable viewer (to see lab bookings)
Weekly Timetable (downloadable .pdf files)
Live Timetable (lab status right now)
Student desktop computers
Accessing the student desktop computers
You will need to be a current student with a University username and password to access these machines. If you have forgotten your password,
reset your password here, or see a Student IT Advisor with your student ID card.
Access to the student desktop is locked for 15 minutes if your account has had the password entered incorrectly seven or more times within 30 minutes.
Find out more about the managed student desktop computers and software here
Software on student computers
Rules and policies
Please read the following information to make sure you comply with your responsibilities when using the computers provided by the University of Otago:
Further information
Do you have a question? Please see our Frequently Asked Questions about student computing areas.


