Student Services
Computing & Printing Services
Disability Support Services
Food Services
Health Services
Banks & ATMs
Computing & Printing Services
Students have access to computer clusters throughout the campus.
Public computing clusters are available for general computing needs with a Brown Network I.D., which you can elect to set up when you arrive on campus. The computing clusters contain Macintosh and Windows computers as well as scanners, printers, and data-storage devices. Students are responsible for printing costs. To pay for printing services, you can add money to your Brown I.D. card in any Card Value Center (CVC) machine. CVC machines are located in the university libraries. For more information about computer cluster and help desk locations, please visit: www.brown.edu/cis
- The CIT Public Computing Cluster, Room 169, is the most centrally located facility. Because it is in the same building as the Help Desk, many users find it a convenient place to work.
- The Rockefeller Library Public Computing Cluster, located on the first and second floors of the library.
- The Sciences Library Public Computing Cluster, located on the A level and mezzanine level of the library.
In all public computing facilities:
Windows Computers
- run the Windows XP Professional Operating System.
- are equipped with color monitors with a screen resolution of 1024 X 768.
- are Dell computers with Pentium processors (667mhz or higher) with at least 512MB of RAM and Zip drives.
Macintosh Computers
- run the Macintosh OS 10.34 Operating System.
- are iMacs with at least 512MB of RAM.
- may have an external floppy, Zip, or SuperDisk drive
About personal computers
Students are encouraged to bring a computer. Residence halls at Brown have both wireless access and are wired for access to the Brown network and the Internet. Students who have the appropriate computing equipment and can configure their own computers are welcome to use the network during the summer at no charge. You will receive information about getting connected on the network when you arrive on campus. Access to the network via modem is not available. Students who wish to take advantage of network access will need a computer running at least Windows 98 or Macintosh System 8.6. You will also need a network adapter designed to work with a 10BaseT Ethernet system. Not all adapters work equally well with our network. A list of recommended network adapters can be found online at:
www.brown.edu/Facilities/CIS/Service_Repair/net
Health Services
Brown University Health Services is available to all students during business hours Monday through Friday for medical problems such as colds, cuts, sprains, or infections. Situations involving medical attention are referred to local area hospitals, and parents/guardians will be notified. Limited pharmacy and x-ray hours are offered. Brown University maintains its own Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Our EMTs are equipped to respond to medical emergencies 24 hours a day. Please remember to return a completed Medical Authorization Form and Immunization History Form to us before the start of your program. The forms are available for download on our website and will also be sent to you with your confirmation. We regret that we cannot allow you to participate in the program until the medical form is completed on file with us. Health Services is located in Andrews House on the corner of Brown and Charlesfield Streets. Phone x3-3953 (863-3953 for off-campus phones). Situations involving medical attention after business hours are referred to local area hospitals. A Resident Advisor will chaperone the student at the hospital and remain with the student until he or she is treated and released. If the student is a minor, the parent/guardian will be notified Students should expect to spend an average of 3 hours in the ER.
Banks, ATMs, and Money Transfers
When planning how much money to bring, consider the following: class-related supplies such as books; laundry; movies; dining out; bus and cab fares; postal service; toiletries; snacks; magazines; and transportation home. The amount of money to bring largely depends on normal spending habits. Obviously, students who enjoy eating off-campus and shopping will need more money than those exclusively eating in the dining hall. In addition to “ready cash,” students should bring an ATM card or traveler’s checks. These checks are much safer than cash and can be easily cashed with the presentation of appropriate identification. Please note that local banks will not accept personal checks or money orders from students and will only accept American Express traveler’s checks, which can be purchased at any bank. Automatic teller machines are conveniently located on campus, and they participate in NYCE and Cirrus networks. Please be aware that you probably will not be able to cash a personal check from home.
Sending Money
Please be aware that students will not be able to cash a personal check sent from home. If you need to send money, we suggest using traveler’s checks. Banks in this area will only accept American Express traveler’s checks. These checks can be purchased at any bank and may be cashed at all banks and most stores with the presentation of appropriate identification. Automatic teller machines are also conveniently located on campus, and they participate in NYCE and Cirrus networks.
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