Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers when possible. Macintosh, Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Windows ME and NT 4.0 are supported by the Biosphere 2 Center ITS department for local network access. The campus also offers a small library of reference materials, academic journals and books. Students may also use the very extensive library facilities of the University of Arizona . A new exercise room with treadmills, weight lifting machines and stationary bicycles is now available for use by the students in the new Martin Foundation Student Center.
Students often jog, hike and bicycle on campus.
A short drive to Tucson offers many private and public recreation facilities including horseback riding and world class golf. Student Meals Students are provided a fully equipped kitchen to share with their roommates. Students are expected to prepare their own meals. Biosphere 2 Center provides weekly trips to the grocery store for purchasing food and students should plan accordingly. Money for meals is an additional cost and is not included in the semester billing.