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Computer Lab

Located on the Third Floor of the College of Business, the Computer Lab encompasses 13,000 square feet and receives well over 300,000 student visits annually. Open to all students from the University, there are at least 100 seats dedicated to "Open Access" at any given point in time. When classes are not in session, the instructional classrooms are available for "overflow". The following list highlights frequently asked questions about our Lab; and, if you haven't been here - we look forward to seeing you!

Items of interest:

Hours of Operation

The normal posted hours during the Academic Year (Fall, Winter and Spring Terms) are:

Normal Hours

Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

The Lab is closed on all academic school holidays and during quarter breaks.

We are open during Summer quarter, contingent on funding; during past summers we have been open six days a week.

Please be sure to sign in at the Control Area when you use the facility; we closely monitor Lab usage and ask that you sign in each time you enter. Thanks in advance!

Computer Lab Help Desk Information

The College of Business Computer Lab Staff is available for specific software and hardware assistance questions.

For Cal Poly e-mail and other specific account information, please consult us first - then, if need be, Information Technology Services Help Desk at 756-7000.

Classes Offered

Free classes are available to any student currently enrolled at Cal Poly; please check the Computer Lab Help Desk for the most current schedule available. Topics include: Access, PowerPoint, OpenMail, HTML and Creating Your "Home Page" and other specialty topic classes from time to time.

Internet Resources

We offer numerous commercial services via the Web; for example: Dow Jones Interactive, Lexis-Nexis Universe, STAT-USA/Internet, Zacks "University Analyst Watch", CHECKPOINT Tax Accounting Databases and more. Due to licensing provisions, selected commercial services mentioned here are available only in the College of Business Computer Lab.

Specific databases include a wealth of accounting databases (FASB, GASB, AICPA materials, etc.)

For quick access, follow these links to STAT-USA/Internet and Zacks University Analyst Watch.

Fax and Printing Services

Fax services are available at the Computer Lab Front Desk as you first enter the Lab:

  • All pages $1.00 each (send or receive)
  • Fax Machine Number: (805) 756-2999

Printing in the COB Computer Lab is available to students with PolyCard Printing. In an effort to reduce waste and lower operating costs, printing in OPEN ACCESS computer labs on campus is no longer free. Cal Poly Students are each allotted 10 free pages per quarter. Additional pages are 10 cents each, and these fees are deducted from your Campus Express Club using your PolyCard (Cal Poly ID). If you have not done so already, you will need to activate Campus Express Club on your card. It only takes seconds to activate your PolyCard. Stop by the Customer Service at the entrance to the Light House (Bldg. 19) -- If you have a Meal Plan or Campus Express Club membership, your PolyCard is already activated.

For answers to other questions about the Campus Express Club, call Customer Service at 756-5939 or check cpfoundation.org/dining/express.html; about printing or other PolyCard Services, Call Customer Service at 756-2614 or check polycard.calpoly.edu.

Other "pay for" services furnished by the MBA Association include:

  • Color Ink Jet Copies $0.50 per page
  • Transparencies - Either Laser or Ink Jet: $1.00 per transparency
  • Diskettes - 3.5" High Density PC & MAC - $1.50 each
  • Diskette Boxes - Student Style (Assorted Colors) - $2.00 each
  • Zip Disk - $15.00 each
  • Resume Supplies and Envelopes (Ivory or White) - $0.25 each
  • Scantron - $0.25 each
  • Pencil - $0.10 each
  • Blue Book Small $0.25 each
  • Blue Book Large $0.30 each
  • Stamps - $0.40 each
  • Velo Binding - $4.00 each booklet
  • Lock & Go Folders - $2.00 each
  • Manila Folders - $0.25 each
  • 9x 12 Envelopes - $0.25 each

Reference Materials

The College of Business Lab offers an in-depth assortment of computer reference documentation, books and handouts.

Telephone Numbers

Main Computer Lab Desk Lab: (805) 756-2635
Fax Machine: (805) 756-2999

A Word About Service

The staff at the College of Business Computer Lab is strongly committed to providing a clean and comfortable atmosphere for students to work in. We will always attempt to provide the best service possible, within the constraints of sheer volume. If you have any suggestion, please feel free to use the "Electronic Suggestion Box" located on the Cal Poly College of Business Home Page!

Faculty Support Requests

The Computer Lab now has an on-line support request. Go to the Support Request Form to have a technician help you with your office computer.