Computer Support

Information about purchasing computers, using Columbia's e-mail services, and other computing information.

Tech Discounts

Journalism School students have access to discounts on Mac computers, Dell Computers and B & H purchases.
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Computer Labs

The Journalism School provides several Mac and PC labs for use by Journalism students.
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Computer & E-Mail Accounts

Your Columbia e-mail account is used to access all e-mail communication sent to your Columbia e-mail address. You will also use this account to access Columbia library and research resources when off-campus.
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Computer FAQ

The Journalism School provides several computer labs and does not require students to own a computer. However, owning your own computer can prove to be indispensable in meeting course requirements on your own schedule.
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Computer Login Instructions

Prior to gaining access to any of the Journalism School's computer resources, you must first provide a username and password for access to the network.
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File Management

Each student is allotted 1 Gigabyte of personal storage space on the school's file servers. This space can be accessed from any computer within the school by logging into the network with your Journalism School network ID.
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Purchasing Guide - Computers

Technology is an integral part the programs offered by the Graduate School of Journalism. If you are planning to purchase a computer, you may be overwhelmed by all the terminology and choices. The Journalism School IT staff have prepared some general guidelines and recommendations to help you navigate through the complexity.