Internet Access
Mears Complex, Escalante Complex and Chipeta Halls
Rooms in the Chipeta, Escalante and Mears Complexes are wired for internet access from your personal computer. There are two connections in each room. Wireless internet connection is also available in these areas.
Computer Requirements
All students using the WSC campus network on a personal computer will need Symantec Corporate Antivirus installed and up to date. This antivirus is free to WSC students. To download this software and learn more about connecting to our network visit IT Services: Residence Hall Network Access
Shavano, Hermosa, Teocalli, Alpine and Ophir Halls
For those students residing in Ute Hall and Shavano Complex, internet service will be provided by a wireless connection. Students wishing to gain access through Western's system will need a wireless Ethernet card.
Computer Labs
Computer labs with internet capability are located in Chipeta, Mears, Ute and Colorado halls. Labs in Mears and Chipeta are not staffed and are open throughout the day. The computer lab in Colorado is staffed and is open Noon-Midnight Monday through Friday, and 2 p.m.-Midnight on Saturday and Sunday.
Additional Computer labs are located in Taylor Hall and Savage Library.
*Computers are important to life here at WSC, but owning a personal computer is not a necessity. There are three means of computer access in Residence Halls and Apartments at Western State College of Colorado .
