In most cases, you should be able to access the Internet from your room within one day of completing the online registration. Information entered incorrectly will cause a delay in port activation. Familiar with the campus network, software, and recommended hardware configurations, these students meet by appointment. If you are unsuccessful at registering your computer or installing Simeon, contact the TA for your hall . Since there is no shortage of computer resources available for general use, you may wish to wait until your first semester to decide whether to invest in a personally owned computer.
Many students do enjoy the convenience of a computer in their rooms.
However, by deferring a purchase until college graduation, you will enter your next life phase with a new computer with the latest specifications. Whether you are on campus or just considering VU, please contact the Help Desk with questions about computer specifications or use. Specifications for faculty or staff computer purchase For information about equipment purchase, supported software, and recommended hardware and software , see the EIS policies Index.