Winthrop University Academic Computing supports the instructional and research functions of the University. Within the Division of Computing and Information Technology, Academic Computing provides access to diverse computing resources. These resources include Linux servers and workstations, Windows XP microcomputer networks, laboratories with microcomputers, and access to Open VMS clustered AlphaServers. Over 20 computer laboratories supporting PC, Macintosh, Linux and UNIX systems are available on campus for open access and instructional needs.

Winthrop’s host computers have an assortment of programming languages such as Ada, BASIC, C, C++, COBOL, Fortran, Java, LISP and Pascal. Microcomputer networks and laboratories provide computing resources for support of instructional and research applications. Typical applications include desktop publishing, database management, spreadsheet analysis, graphics, communications, word processing, statistical analysis and mathematical computation. Specific applications include Microsoft Office Premium, Frontpage, Internet Explorer, PC-SAS, SPSS, Mathematica, Microsoft Visual Studio. Some labs support additional software including AutoCAD, Photoshop and other design applications.

All main campus buildings and residence halls are connected to the campus network and Internet through fiber optic cable. Students are provided with consolidated computing services including web based email, central server storage space and personal web pages.

The Academic Computing Center also provides computer access for visually-impaired students as well as Braille printing services.

General operational hours for Academic Computing labs are posted at:
www. winthrop.edu/acc/default.asp?Page=lab_info.asp