Information Technology Services and Residential Networking (ResNet) welcome you to Davidson College. Here’s an overview of the computing resources that will be available to you.
What to bring with you:
You don’t have to bring a computer at all – there are roughly 150 computers available in public labs around campus. But most students do have their own computers, so here’s what to bring:
- If you are bringing a Windows computer, we support Windows XP and Windows Vista.
- If you are bringing a Macintosh computer, the operating system we support is MacOS X 10.4 or higher.
- Laptop versus desktop – the choice is up to you. Many areas around campus have wireless access to the campus network.
What to do ahead of time:
It’s your computer, take care of it! Shortly before you pack up and head to campus:
Software you’ll get on campus:
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Anti-virus software is required – and we provide it. If your computer already has anti-virus software, leave it in place until you are on campus and ready to install our licensed software.
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Microsoft Office is licensed for each Davidson student to install on his or her personal computer.
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Microsoft Outlook for Windows or Entourage for Macintosh is provided so you can access your Davidson email account.
Help getting started:
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Freshmen can bring their computers to the Computer Setup Fair (Friday of orientation) for help connecting to the network and installing Davidson-provided software.
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ResNet will be in the residence halls during the first week of classes to also help with computer setup. Look for signs in your building for specific dates and times.
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Patching and security for your computer are ultimately your responsibility, but we’ll help you keep updated. Know that your network access will be restricted if your computer isn’t secure.
Help Resources:
During the school year, the ResNet staff is available to help you. If you have questions before you arrive, visit our web site. If the web site doesn’t address your needs, leave a message at 704-894-2900 (option 2 then option 1) or email resnet@davidson.edu.
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