Computer Accounts and Facilities
As a Summer School student, you are eligible for a free computer account on the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) system that includes an e-mail account and login access to FAS computer labs.
Once registered, you may activate an FAS computer and e-mail account via Account Tools, beginning in mid-March, using your Harvard ID number. Your account will remain active for the duration of the summer term as long as you remain registered in at least 1 course.
Computer 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.
Discounts for personal computers
As a registered student, you are eligible for special student pricing on computer hardware and software from Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and GovConnection. You may review these special prices in online services under “Computer Discounts” once you are registered.
Computer help
HUIT Support Center
Help desk staff, located in the main computer lab in the basement of the Science Center, can assist with many software and computer account problems. Call (617) 495-9000, e-mail help@fas.harvard.edu, or visit the Support Center in the basement of the Science Center.
Support Center hours (subject to change)
Mondays–Fridays,
9 am–8 pm
Saturdays, 10 am–6 pm
Sundays, 12 pm–5 pm
Church Street help desk
Help desk staff are available at the 53 Church Street lab. See the lab schedule. You can also call (617) 495-5485 or e-mail Tom Lane, computer lab manager, at tom_lane@harvard.edu.
