Your Harvard computer account

As a Summer School student, you are eligible for a free Harvard computer account on the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) system that includes an e-mail account and login access to FAS computer labs.

• To create an account, visit FAS Account Management beginning in mid-March (you will need your Harvard ID number and PIN). Your account will remain active for the duration of the summer term as long as you remain registered in at least one course.
• To check your e-mail after you create an account, log into FAS Webmail.
• To receive Summer School communications via your FAS e-mail account, update your contact information in online services.

Computer and printing facilities

Science Center

The Science Center has computer labs open 24 hours a day. Macintosh and PC-compatible computers and Linux workstations are available, as well as color and black-and-white laser printers. Printing is available for a small fee.

53 Church Street

The 53 Church Street lab has Macintosh and PC-compatible computers. Laser printers are also available for use without charge.

Computer access in on-campus housing

Most Harvard residences have on-site computer facilities available for Summer School student use. The computer facilities in residences are open only to students who live in those particular residences.

Computer product discounts

You are eligible for special student pricing on computer hardware and software from Apple, Dell, Microsoft, and GovConnection. You may review these special prices in online services under “Computer Product Discounts” once you are registered.

Computer help

Support services at the Science Center

For information about how to connect your computer to the campus network or for assistance with software and computer account problems, contact Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT). Call (617) 495-9000, e-mail ithelp@harvard.edu, or visit the HUIT Walk-In Support Center in the basement of the Science Center. See the Support Center hours.

53 Church Street help desk

Staff at the 53 Church Street computer lab are available to assist you. See the lab schedule. You can also call (617) 495-5485 or e-mail Tom Lane, computer lab manager, at tom_lane@harvard.edu.