Student Computer InformationComputer Services is located in the Thormodsgard Law Library. Our mission is to provide a stable, functional and modern computing environment for the students, faculty, and staff of the School of Law and to address technology problems that may arise. The following technology and computer services are available while at the law school:
Wireless network access is available in both the law school and the law library buildings as well as throughout the UND campus. Both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems are supported on the network. Computer Services provides some technical training as well as software and hardware technical support for your laptop. Unfortunately, we can not provide service that could violate terms of a warranty, nor can we provide you with software unless that software is free and/or open source. Although the law school does not currently require students to purchase or bring their own laptop, having a laptop during your academic career here at the UND School of Law is highly encouraged. Virtually any current production laptop on the market will suffice. However, you will want to ensure your laptop has wireless network ability so you can take advantage of the wireless network in the law school and throughout campus. The UND Bookstore (http://www.bkstr.com/Home/10001-95404-1?demoKey=d) sells computers and computer related items at a discounted price for students. It is imperative that your laptop is protected by approved antivirus software or else your laptop will not be permitted on the network while on campus. There is free antivirus software for Windows and Mac computers located here (http://itsecurity.und.edu/virus.html). In order to maximize your computing experience, here are some other recommendations you may want to consider when choosing a laptop:
If you have applied for all your financial aid availability and you need additional loan funds to cover the cost of purchasing a computer, you should contact the Student Financial Aid Office at 701.777.3121 or by email for information on, and applications for, increasing your financial aid budget. Important note about taking electronic exams: SofTest (which is the electronic exam the law school uses) can be used on virtually any modern computer (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years). When using SofTest to take electronic exams, the minimum system requirements you must consider when choosing a laptop are: Mac OS X (10.6, 10.7, 10.8) A native Mac version of SofTest is now available. When you attempt to download SofTest, the native Mac version will appear, if it is available to you. In order to use SofTest on your Apple Macbook, Macbook Air or Macbook Pro natively, you must have:
Windows (Vista, XP, 7)
Other electronic exam requirements for both operating systems are:
If you have any questions about the School of Law computing facilities or services, please contact the Computer Services Help Desk at 701.777.2484 or via email at help@law.und.edu. You may visit us at www.law.und.edu to learn more about the UND School of Law. If you would like additional information to help make a decision on the right laptop for you, or if you have other questions about law school technology, please feel free to contact me by any of the means below. Carl Warrene, carl.warrene@email.und.edu |
