Computer Labs

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Technology Services maintains a number of computer labs across campus, sometimes referred to as Instructional Computing Services (ICS) Labs. General use computer labs provide reliable computer and printing access to students, faculty, and staff. Classroom labs also provide instructors with current software, on-site help, audiovisual equipment, and collaboration stations. 

English and Illini Union labs are publicly open to students and staff. The other labs are available only when there are no scheduled classes.

Armory – Rm. 328

505 E. Armory Ave. 217-333-1070

Student seats: 32

armory computer lab

Fall Hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm
  • Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed



Spring Break Hours

CLOSED
5:00 PM: Friday, March 17, 2023 – Saturday, March 18, 2023

Normal hours resume Sunday, March 19, 2023

Scheduling and Reservations
Available Equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Classroom presentation equipment:
      • Large overhead dual screen with dual projector
      • Apple TV
    2. Apple 24'' M1 iMac (32 seats & 1 instructor):
      • Processor: 3.2 GHz 8 core Apple M1
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Large overhead dual screen with dual projector
      • Video: Integrated
      • Built-in Display: 4.5k Retina display (4480x2520)

English Building - Rm. 8

608 S. Wright St. 217-244-0386

Student seats: 42   

computer lab with desks, computers and chairs

Fall Hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm
  • Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 12 pm – 8 pm

 

Spring Break Hours

 

OPEN
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: March 11 – 12, 2023
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: March 13 – 17, 2023
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: March 18 – 19, 2023

Normal hours resume Monday, March 20, 2023

Please Note: The door to the English Computer Lab is a basement door on the South side of the building.

Scheduling and Reservations
  • The English Building Computer Lab is a general access lab only. It cannot be reserved for classes.
Available Equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Printer (B&W, Color)
    2. Scanners (2 available):
      • Epson Perfection V30 flatbed scanner
      • Fujitsu Scansnap iX500
    3. Dell OptiPlex 7090 PC's (13 seats):
      • Base Unit: 2.5 GHz 11th Gen 8core Intel Core i7
      • Windows: 11 (64 bit)
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Video: 4 GB RAM
    4. Apple 24" M1 iMac (32 seats)
      • Processor: 3.2 GHz 8 core Apple M1
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Video: Integrated
      • Built-in Display: 4.5k Retina display (4480x2520)

Illini Union CLASS

1401 W. Green St. 217-244-7935

students sitting at desks with many computers

Summer Hours

Everyday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm

Spring Break Hours

CLOSED
5:00 PM: Friday, March 17, 2023 – Saturday, March 18, 2023

Normal hours resume Sunday, March 19, 2023

Please Note: The CLASS computer lab is managed by the Illini Union. For more detailed information, please visit: Illini Union CLASS Computer Lab.

Scheduling and Reservations
  • The Illini Union CLASS Computer Lab is a general access lab only. It cannot be reserved for classes.
  • CLASS (Computer Lab and Student Space) is conveniently located in the lower level of the Illini Union and has all the technology to make your studies successful. It also offers two conference rooms that students can reserve that accommodate a group of 4 or more students to work on a team project. Reserve one of these conference rooms (two-hour maximum block).
Available Equipment

    1. 24 individual work stations with 21.5" Apple screens
    2. 2 collaboration rooms with 55" hi-def displays (groups of up to ten)
    3. Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the entire space
    4. Full-time technical support staff
    5. Study break area with recliners and regularly scheduled TV programming
    6. Dance studio available with reservation through Event Services

Nevada Building

1203 ½ W. Nevada St. 217-333-4371

Student seats: 42

many computers on desks with chairs

Fall Hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm
  • Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Spring Break Hours

CLOSED
5:00 PM: Friday, March 17, 2023 – Saturday, March 18, 2023

Normal hours resume Sunday, March 19, 2023

Scheduling and Reservations
Available Equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Classroom presentation equipment:
      • Dual overhead projector system
      • 50" flat panel displays (7)
      • 4' x 8' whiteboards (2)
      • mobile whiteboards (7)
    2. Apple 27" iMac (42 seats & 1 instructor, classroom):
      • Base unit: 3.1 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 w/ Retina 4K display
      • Dual boot Windows 10 and Mac OS X
      • Memory: 8 GB RAM
      • Video: 1536 MB RAM
    3. Apple 21.5" iMac (4 seats, main room):
      • Base unit: 3.0 GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 w/ Retina 4k display
      • Dual boot Windows 10 and Mac OS X
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    4. Scanners (2 available):
      • Base unit: 3.1 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 w/ Retina 4K display
      • Dual boot Windows 10 and Mac OS X
      • Memory: 8 GB RAM
      • Video: 1536 MB RAM
    5. Printer (B&W, Color)

Oregon Building

901 W. Oregon St. 217-244-7513

Student seats: 63

many computers on desks with chairs

Fall Hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm
  • Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Spring Break Hours

CLOSED
5:00 PM: Friday, March 17, 2023 – Saturday, March 18, 2023

Normal hours resume Sunday, March 19, 2023

Scheduling and Reservations
Available Equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Classroom presentation equipment:
      • Dual overhead projector system
      • Apple TV
      • Digital Presenter - document camera
      • Audio
    2. Dell Optiplex 7090 (63 student seats, main room):
      • Base unit: 2.5 GHz 11th Gen 8core Intel Core i7
      • Windows 10 - 64 bit
      • Memory: 16 GB
      • Video RAM: 4 GB
    3. Scanner (1 available)
      • Fujitsu Scansnap iX500
    4. Study Space (2 iMacs, 2PCs)
    5. Printer (B&W, Color)

Wohlers Hall – Rm. 70A/B

1206 S. Sixth St. 217-333-4500

Student seats: 43

desks chairs and computers

Fall Hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm
  • Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 12 pm – 8 pm

Spring Break Hours

CLOSED
5:00 PM: Friday, March 17, 2023 – Saturday, March 18, 2023

Normal hours resume Sunday, March 19, 2023

Scheduling and Reservations
Available Equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Classroom presentation equipment:
      • Overhead projector system
      • Digital Presenter - Sansung SDP-960
    2. Dell Optiplex 7050 (14 seats, main room):
      • Base unit: 3.6 GHz i7
      • Windows 10 - 64 bit
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Video RAM: 2 GB RAM
      • 24" Monitor
    3. Dell Optiplex 7050 (42 seats & 1 instructor, classroom)
      • Base unit: 3.6 GHz i7
      • Windows 10 - 64 bit
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Video: 2 GB RAM
      • 24" Monitor
    4. Scanners (2 available)
      • Epson Perfection V30 flatbed scanner
      • Fujitsu Scansnap iX500

If a lab is not opened and should be, please call 217-244-6637 or 217-244-2662.

Please note: ICS computer lab hours will be reduced during student breaks and on university holidays. Fall hours start Monday, August 21, 2023. 

Reserve a Computer Lab

Some of our computer labs have classrooms that can be reserved for use by an academic class or training conferences. Classrooms can be reserved for individual dates or for the same time for multiple weeks in a semester. Due to high demand for semester long classes, we begin processing reservations for classrooms approximately 3 months in advance. We cannot accept reservations submitted less than 1 week in advance. It is very important to submit semester-long reservations as far in advance as possible.
 

Make a Reservation

Reserve a computer lab for classroom use. Due to the high volume of reservation requests we receive every semester, it is not feasible for us to process requests over the phone or via e-mail. When you have decided which lab you wish to use, click on the “Request Courses and Sections” link in the main menu of the Reservation System. You can then request a lab for a particular semester, or on a day-by-day basis. When you have completed your request you will receive a confirmation email from us when the lab has been officially reserved. If there are any problems we will contact you for more information.Lab classrooms can be reserved for up to 2 hours per section request. If you require a lab for a longer period (a 6 hour conference, for example), you must make multiple sections. There is no limit to the number of sections a class can have, but the section names must be different.
 

Costs

  • Academic courses and exams can reserve lab classrooms for free provided the lab is open, otherwise a $15/hour staffing fee will be charged.
  • Lab classrooms can be be reserved for training purposes for $25/hour if the training is a non-commercial course for students or staff.
  • Academic or University-affiliated conferences can reserve lab classrooms for $50/hour.