Textbooks for Courses
Textbooks are sold at the Campus Bookstore, located in the University
Center (lower level). The Campus Bookstore will be open evenings dur-
ing the first two weeks of classes.
If you should need materials or books and the Bookstore is closed,
please call to see what arrangements can be made for you to receive your
text materials. The Campus Bookstore number is 814-732-2456.
Off-Campus Facilities
Edinboro University assumes no responsibility for the condition of the
housing or the safety and well-being of the student while he/she resides
off campus.
Change of Address or Name
It is the student's responsibility to immediately inform the Office of
Records and Registration of any change of address or name.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES,
SERVICES AND SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
Edinboro University in Erie The Porreco Center
Located in nearby Millcreek Township, Edinboro University in Erie
The Porreco Center is just 19 miles north of the Edinboro University
campus. The 27-acre estate includes 11 buildings, a pond, an orchard,
and a 160-car parking lot. Named for Erie businessman Louis J. Porreco,
the property was donated to the University as part of its three-year cap-
ital campaign.
The facilities and support services being developed at the Center will
serve to centralize and expand outreach programming in the greater Erie
area, while offering excellent educational opportunities for undergradu-
ate and graduate students. A large number of day and evening courses are
offered each semester by departments of the University.
The wide range of services at the Center allows students to register, buy
books and supplies, and attend classes all without leaving the grounds.
A computer lab, located in the Barn Classroom building, includes 24
Dell computers and a laser printer. This facility is available for walk-in
use during open lab hours. Questions about the Center can be addressed
to the on-site administrator at 836-1955.
Technology and Communications, Ross Hall
With state-of-the-art facilities and services, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania is sure to meet all of your technology needs. Read on to
discover the many technological resources available to you as an
Edinboro student.
Academic Resources
Students can access more than 30 computer labs with a variety of
hardware and software. A number of academic departments operate
their own computer labs in conjunction with the University-wide
Technology and Communications operations. All computer labs are
connected to the campus network and the Internet.
Some of the many resources for students to improve their computer
skills include help sheets, web-based information, and computer lab
assistants.
The campus features a $6 million Arts and Sciences Center, which
includes cutting-edge teaching and learning facilities with four audi-
torium-style classrooms, three technology-enhanced classrooms and
a distance education classroom. All of the classrooms include a
"smart podium," a specially equipped desk that enables faculty
members to operate computer and audio-visual equipment from one
location. A number of classrooms across the campus are equipped
similarly. The distance education classroom links to a number of
learning sites in the area, as well as the State System central office
in Harrisburg and other State System universities for multipurpose
videoconferencing.
Many courses have web-based supplements, and Edinboro
University offers a growing number of web-based courses and pro-
grams.
Co-Curricular Resources
All residence halls recently received a multimillion-dollar technolo-
gy upgrade, and each room is wired for digital satellite cable televi-
sion services, two high-speed data connections, and a telephone
connection.
University Services, Inc., offers digital satellite television, high-
speed Internet service and voice mail in the residence halls. Several
packages are available, for on-campus and off-campus users. The
University features a Help Desk and technology store in which stu-
dents and employees can purchase items and receive assistance with
technology-related matters.
The University's Student Technology Center offers computer prod-
ucts sales and is an authorized service and support center for all
brands of "compatible" computer systems. Educational pricing for
Gateway computers is available to Edinboro University students.
The University identification cards are part of a smart card system,
which will allow students to access the Automated Teller Machines
throughout campus and within the town of Edinboro in conjunction
with a PNC Bank account. The smart card system also provides
access to a variety of services such as dining facilities, library
resources and the fitness center.
Student Resources
Students are provided e-mail accounts and network storage space for
their academic files. Their e-mail can be accessed via a web brows-
er at any time and from anywhere in the world. Their network stor-
age can be accessed from any computer connected to the campus
network.
Students can create web pages in their account areas and access to
these files can be obtained through the www.edinboro.edu domain.
Students have access to S.C.O.T.S., our Student-Centered On-Line
Transaction System. With it, students can register, add and drop
classes, view their academic history, grades, and conduct other
University business.
Students can access their financial aid and bill via S.C.O.T.S. and
pay their bill with a credit card.
Information such as course schedules, course descriptions, and stu-
dent handbook are available on the University's web site.
Student Computer Recommendations
While students have access to a wealth of computers located in
strategic locations on campus (such as our computer center, library,
residence halls and academic buildings) they may wish to consider
purchasing their own computer for convenient and instant access.
For specific recommendations, contact your department for comput-
er configurations and any special equipment suggestions.
For more information on technology at Edinboro, please call the Campus
Bookstore at 814-732-2456 or Technology and Communications at 814-
732-2931.
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