A large collection of software is available for use in the labs. Popular software includes Microsoft Office and Netscape Communicator is supported. Any student currently enrolled at Rutgers can use the RUCS computing facilities. Rutgers faculty and staff are also encouraged to utilize the centers. Regardless of campus affiliation, individuals can use any of the facilities on Camden, Newark or New Brunswick.
Most labs are only open when they are staffed by RUCS workers.
A few labs are available unstaffed some of the time. The actual hours that the labs are available may vary throughout the year. In general, most labs open early in the morning and close late at night throughout the Spring and Fall semesters. Some of the New Brunswick centers are open 24 hours a day for four or five days a week. During the summer and between semesters hours are generally reduced.