Campus Computer Labs

The following computing resources are available at Whittier College:

  • The Computer Commons is located on the ground floor of the Library. It consists of Macintosh and PC computers with Ethernet connections. The Multimedia Lab contains two scanners, one film/slide scanner hooked up to a PC and one large format flatbed scanner also hooked up to a PC.
  • Computer Commons Hours
    Fall and Spring Semesters:
    Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
    Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    Sunday Noon - 11 p.m.
    Summer Hours:
    Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Many academic departments have computer labs that serve the needs of their students. Some labs have Macintosh computers, some have PCs, and others have both. All computers have Ethernet connections. (*Computers are not yet networked, but printing is available) Below you will find some of these departmental labs.
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business Administration and Economics (Clift Lab)
  • Chemistry
  • English (Writing Center)
  • Environmental Sciences (Keck Lab)
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Science*
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Languages
  • Music
  • Physics
  • Psychology

  • The Bonnie Bell Wardman Library has Macintosh and PC computers that are used for various reasons. Some of these include access to the online catalog (Waldo), searching databases and CD titles, and general computer use.

  • The Center for Academic Success Lab is located on the 1ST floor of Science Building. It contains PC computers with various software applications to help students with special needs.

  • In most residential halls on campus, there are some Macintosh and PC computers for students use. All computers have Ethernet connections.