Each lab has a different mix of equipment selected to meet the general student needs of the requesting faculties but all labs are open to all U of M students, regardless of faculty. Students may use the computing facilities for assigned course work, research, preparing papers and theses, and for self-directed learning. The PC and Macintosh labs offer wordprocessing, spreadsheet, statistical and mathematical programs, and other basic software, as well as some Internet services including access to the World Wide Web. Unix stations in labs are available to students with Unix accounts. Laser printing is offered for a small charge per page in the Campus Copy Centre, University Centre.
Most facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Specialized software to enlarge the visual display is available on the Macintosh and PC student microcomputer networks. Student computer advisors are stationed in some labs at posted hours and a telephone help line is available in each area. All students have access from campus labs, and from home computers with modems, to the U of M Library's electronic catalogue and research databases. A campus map with a list of ACN student labs is available from the Answers Booth in University Centre or from various ACN offices. Free orientation sessions are scheduled in the labs each September.