Computer Labs

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Technology Services maintains a number of computer labs across campus, sometimes referred to as Instructional Computing Services labs. General use computer labs provide reliable computer and printing access to students, faculty and staff. Classroom labs also provide instructors with current software, on-site help, audiovisual equipment and collaboration stations. 

The English Lab is publicly open to students and staff. The other labs are available only when there are no scheduled classes.

Tech Services computer labs

If a lab is not opened and should be, please call 217-244-6637.

Remote computer lab

For remote access to applications, try Illinois AnyWare.

Winter break hours

English Building Lab open:

    • Friday, December 20 from noon to 5 p.m.
    • Monday, January 13 from noon to 5 p.m.
    • Friday, January 17 from noon to 5 p.m.

All other labs closed:

    • Friday, December 20 through Monday, January 20

Normal hours resume Tuesday, January 21. 

Armory 146 - ICS Advanced Technologies Classroom

This classroom is prioritized for classes that teach game development or that use VR and other immersive technologies for instruction.

505 E. Armory Ave. 217-333-1162
Student seats: 25

Computer lab at Armory room 146 available with screens, desks, computers and other equipment.

Fall hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Winter break hours

  • Closed –  Friday, December 20 through Monday, January 20. 
  • Normal hours resume – Tuesday, January 21.
Scheduling and reservations
Available equipment
  • Dell Precision 3680 PC's (25 seats and 1 instuctor):

    1. Processor: 6 GHz 24-core Intel i9
    2. Windows 11 (64 bit)
    3. Memory: 32 GB RAM
    4. Video: 8 GB RAM
    5. 32" Monitor

Armory – Rm. 328

505 E. Armory Ave. 217-333-1070
Student seats: 32

Armory computer lab room 328 with public computers, white boards and other equipment.

Fall hours

  • Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Winter break hours

  • Closed –  Friday, December 20 through Monday, January 20. 
  • Normal hours resume – Tuesday, January 21.
Scheduling and reservations
Available equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Classroom presentation equipment:
      • Dual overhead projector system
      • Apple TV
      • Document camera
      • Kramer VIA wireless presentation hub
    2. Apple 24'' M1 iMac (32 seats and 1 instructor):
      • Processor: 3.2 GHz 8-core Apple M1
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Video: Integrated
      • Built-in Display: 4.5k Retina display (4480x2520)

English Building - Rm. 8

608 S. Wright St. 217-244-0386
Student seats: 42 

English Building Computer lab room 8 with desks, computers and chairs

Fall hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Noon – 8 p.m.
The lab will be closed on university holidays.

Winter break hours

  • Open 
    • Friday, December 20 from noon to 5 p.m.
    • Monday, January 13 from noon to 5 p.m.
    • Friday, January 17 from noon to 5 p.m.
  • Closed 
    • Saturday, December 21 through Sunday, January 12.
    • Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20.
  • Normal hours resume
    • Tuesday, January 21.
Scheduling and reservations
  • The English Building Computer Lab is a general access lab only. It cannot be reserved for classes.
Available equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment, they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Dell OptiPlex 7090 PC's (13 seats):
      • Processor: 2.5 GHz 8core Intel Core i7
      • Windows: 11 (64 bit)
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Video: 4 GB RAM
      • 24" Monitor
    2. Apple 24" M1 iMac (32 seats)
      • Processor: 3.2 GHz 8 core Apple M1
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Video: Integrated
      • Built-in display: 4.5k Retina display (4480x2520)
    3. Scanners (1 available):
      • Epson DS 1630 Flatbed Scanner
      • Automatic document feeder (50 page) with two-sided scanning
    4. Printer (B&W, Color)

Nevada building

1203 ½ W. Nevada St. 217-333-4371
Student seats: 42

Nevada building computer lab Room 1203 1/2 with many computers on desks with chairs and two screens at the front of the room.

Fall hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Winter break hours

  • Closed –  Friday, December 20 through Monday, January 20. 
  • Normal hours resume – Tuesday, January 21.
Scheduling and reservations
Available equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Classroom presentation equipment:
      • Dual overhead projector system
      • 50" flat panel displays (7)
      • 4' x 8' whiteboards (2)
      • mobile whiteboards (7)
      • Document camera
    2. Classroom Apple 24" iMac (42 seats and 1 instructor, main room):
      • Processor: M3 chip with 8‑core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 10‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine.
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Video: Integrated with CPU.
      • Built-in display 4.5k Retina display.
    3. Open study space: Apple 21.5" iMac (4 seats):
      • See above for machine specifications
    4. Scanners (1 available):
      • Epson DS 1630 Flatbed Scanner
      • Automatic document feeder (50 page) with two-sided scanning
    5. Printer (B&W, Color)

Oregon Building

901 W. Oregon St. 217-244-7513
Student seats: 63

Oregon building computer lab with desks, computers, chairs, and screens in the front

Fall hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Winter break hours

  • Closed –  Friday, December 20 through Monday, January 20. 
  • Normal hours resume – Tuesday, January 21.
Scheduling and reservations
Available equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment, they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Classroom presentation equipment:
      • Dual overhead projector system
      • Apple TV
      • Document camera
      • Kramer VIA wireless presentation hub
    2. Classroom: Dell Optiplex 7090 (63 student seats, main room):
      • Base unit: 2.5 GHz 8-core Intel i7
      • Windows 11 - 64 bit
      • Memory: 16 GB
      • Video RAM: 4 GB
      • 24" monitor
    3. Open Study Space (2 iMacs, 2PCs)
      • Two PCs: see classroom PC specs
      • Two iMacs: Apple 24" M1 iMac
        • Processor: 3.2 GHz 8-core Apple M1
        • Memory: 16 GB
        • Video: Integrated
        • Built-in display: 4.5k retina display (4480x2520)
    4. Scanner (1 available)
      • Epson DS 1630 Flatbed Scanner
        • Automatic document feeder (50 page) with two-sided scanning
    5. Printer (B&W, Color)

Wohlers Hall – Rm. 70A/B

1206 S. Sixth St. 217-333-4500
Student seats: 43

Wohlers Hall computer lab Room 70 A&B with screens, desks, chairs, and computers.

Fall hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Noon – 8 pm

Winter break hours

  • Closed –  Friday, December 20 through Monday, January 20. 
  • Normal hours resume – Tuesday, January 21.
Scheduling and reservations
Available equipment
  • If Instructors are using their own equipment they must bring an HDMI adapter.

    1. Classroom presentation equipment:
      • Overhead projector system
      • Document camera
    2. Classroom: Dell Optiplex 7050 (42 seats & 1 instructor)
      • Base unit: 3.6 GHz 12-core Intel i7
      • Windows 11 - 64 bit
      • Memory: 16 GB RAM
      • Video: 2 GB RAM
      • 24" Monitor
    3. Open Study Space: Dell Optiplex 7050 (14 seats, main room):
      • See classroom PC specs
    4. Scanner (1 available)
      • Epson DS 1630 flatbed scanner
      • Automatic document feeder (50 page) with two-sided scanning

Reserve a computer lab

Some of our computer labs have classrooms that can be reserved for use by an academic class or training conferences. Classrooms can be reserved for individual dates or for the same time for multiple weeks in a semester. Due to high demand for semester long classes, we begin processing reservations for classrooms approximately three months in advance. We cannot accept reservations submitted less than one week in advance. It is very important to submit semester-long reservations as far in advance as possible.
 

Make a reservation

Reserve a computer lab for classroom use. Due to the high volume of reservation requests we receive every semester, it is not feasible for us to process requests over the phone or via email. When you have decided which lab you wish to use, click on the “Request Courses and Sections” link in the main menu of the reservation system. You can then request a lab for a particular semester, or on a day-by-day basis. When you have completed your request you will receive a confirmation email from us when the lab has been officially reserved. If there are any problems we will contact you for more information. Lab classrooms can be reserved for up to two hours per section request. If you require a lab for a longer period (a six hour conference, for example), you must make multiple sections. There is no limit to the number of sections a class can have, but the section names must be different.
 

Costs

  • Academic courses and exams can reserve lab classrooms at no cost provided the lab is open, otherwise a $18/hour staffing fee will be charged.
  • Lab classrooms can be be reserved for training purposes for $25/hour if the training is a non-commercial course for students or staff.
  • Academic or University-affiliated conferences can reserve lab classrooms for $50/hour.

You can also access our labs anytime at: https://techservices.illinois.edu/illinois-anyware