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Student Computing Resources
Technology is an increasingly important component of education. Western State College provides a range of student computing resources that allows use of your own computer on campus and provide you with technology resources to enhance your college experience.
Campus Computing Account
Students receive a campus computing account that allows them to log on to Western Online, access computers in the computer labs and use the wireless network. The account also includes a place for to store files on the network so they can be accessed from most computers on campus and from anywhere in the world via Western OnLine.
Your campus computing account username is your Western State College identification number which is printed on your WSC student identification card (stuxxxxxx). The default password is your birth date in the format mmm-dd-yy (e.g. jan-05-91). Before using your account for the first time, you must change the default password.
Western OnLine
Western OnLine (WOL) is Western State College's online portal. From WOL you can access your campus email account, administrative records, off-campus file access, announcements, online course instructions, library resources and more...
Technology Helpdesk
Run by students for students, the Technology Helpdesk is your main resource for getting computing answers on campus. Passwords don't work? Can't get connected to the internet? Don't know how to get a paper to print double-sided? Your computer is just plain broken? Visit the Helpdesk!
Internet & Network Access
Wireless network access is available in nearly every building and in much of the outdoor common areas throughout campus. Visit the Wireless Access page to learn more about how to connect.
If you are living on campus, each residence hall room provides access to the network via a wired or wireless connection. Read More about connectivity types & requirements in the residence halls, including information on using online gaming consoles.
Computer Labs
Western State College maintains a number of student computing labs. The computers in these labs contain all the software that is used during course instruction. You can also access the Internet and email from these facilities. These labs are maintained largely through funding from the Student Comptuer Fee. In most cases, only students can use these computers.
Personal Computers
Many students choose to bring their own computer to campus. We try to make integrating personal comptuers into our technology environment as simple as possible, but there are a few requirements. If you are bringing a computer you already have or are planning on purchasing one, make sure to review our personal computer recommendations and requirements.