Computer Labs

IT@Sam has several computer labs across the SHSU campuses.  Each lab is equipped with Windows 10 workstations, DVD-RW drives, scanners, printers, USB ports and other peripheral items.  Software installed in the computer labs is the same across all IT@Sam computer labs. 

24/7 Lab

Lee Drain Building (LDB) Room 415 computer lab is now available to all faculty, staff and students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with an active BearkatOne card.  The lab is available via Card Swipe anytime there are no classes scheduled.  Please refer to the lab schedule that is posted on the door each day to determine availability. 

After hours?  Use your active BearkatOne Card to card swipe into the North entrance (door closest to the Dean's office facing the mall area) at the LDB.  Once inside go to the 4th floor and use your Bearkat One card to swipe into Room 415 Computer Lab.

Virtual Lab

IT@Sam offers a virtual computer lab 24 hours a day through the Remote Desktop Connection application available on multiple platforms including Windows, Macintosh, iOS, and Android.  The Virtual Computer Lab provides access to many of the University’s campus-wide software titles, including Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Distiller, CASH, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle Crystal Ball, SAP, and others.  Please visit the Remote Desktop tech tutorial for a step-by-step guide in accessing the Virtual Computer Lab.

General Use Labs

General use labs are for students use at the scheduled open times.  The general use labs are located in NGL 200, CHSS 130, and TWC 315.  Open use labs are generally staffed with lab assistants that can assist with a variety of topics.  Limited web cams and Macintosh workstations are available in the general use computer labs.

No food is allowed, however, beverages in closed containers are acceptable to bring inside the lab. 

We request that noise be kept to a minimum to allow for a quiet study environment. 

There are special circumstances that will require lab hours to change, such as interim periods between semesters, University holidays, and inclement weather. Please visit the Special Hours section to view modified hours.

General Use Computer Lab Hours 

Academic Labs

Academic computer labs are available to faculty and staff by reservation when computers are needed for instruction with priority given to academics.  Reservations can be requested by faculty or staff by following the Ad-Astra tech tutorial, a step-by-step guide in submitting a reservation request. Please visit the reservations sections if you would like more information on how to reserve an academic lab. When there is not a reservation scheduled, these academic labs are also open for students use.  

No food or beverages are allowed in academic labs.

Academic Computer Lab Hours

Special Hours for General Use Labs