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Tech Zone

University Students, Faculty, and Staff are welcome to use any available computer or get in-person support during a tech zone's open hours. Log in to a lab computer with NetID and password.

Tech Zones feature

The labs are staffed by Tech Zone consultants who can assist you with your computing and software questions. They can also provide assistance with campus technical topics including

  • downloading and installing anti-virus software
  • installing the Duo app for 2-factor authentication
  • setting up computers to access university networks
  • setting up / using VCAT for your academic needs

They will also assist with troubleshooting issues with your personally owned devices. 

NOTE: Location Moves

The Global Center and South Rec Center Tech Zone locations have CLOSED. Stay tuned for the opening of new locations!

In the meantime, visit the Main Library or Student Union Memorial Center locations.

Winter Holidays and Closure

The Tech Zones will be CLOSED Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21 and Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Jan. 2. See hours for each Tech Zone below. 

Locations & Hours

The lab can be accessed whenever the Main Library is open. Hours listed are when the Tech Zone has staff scheduled to assist you. You can find Main Library hours here.
 
Address: Main Library, 1510 E. University Blvd., downstairs
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Current Lab Computer Availability
 

Fall Hours
Mon 7am – 9pm
Tue 7am – 9pm
Wed 7am – 9pm
Thu 7am – 9pm
Fri 7am – 6pm
Sat Closed
Sun 1pm – 3pm

Winter Hours
Fri, Dec 19: 7am – 5:30pm
Sat–Sun, Dec. 20–21: CLOSED
Mon–Tue, Dec 22–23: 7am – 7pm
Wed–Fri, Dec. 24–Jan. 2 CLOSED
Sat, Jan 3: 11 am - 6 pm
Sun, Jan 4: 1 pm - 6 pm
Mon–Thu, Jan 5-8: 7am – 7pm
Fri, Jan 9: 7am - 6pm
Sat, Jan 10: 11 am - 6 pm
Sun, Jan 11: 1 pm - 6 pm
Mon–Tue, Jan 12 -13: 7am - 7pm

Partner lab with the Arizona Student Unions. Located on the main floor of SUMC near Nrich.
 
Address: Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd.
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Fall Hours  
Mon 8pm - 8pm
Tue 8pm - 8pm
Wed 8pm - 8pm
Thu 8pm - 8pm
Fri 8pm - 8pm
Sat 10am – 8pm
Sun 2pm-7pm

Winter Hours
Fri, Dec. 19: 8am – 5:30pm
Sat–Sun, Dec. 20–21: CLOSED
Mon–Tue, Dec. 22–23: 8am – 4:30pm
Wed–Fri, Dec. 24–Jan. 2 CLOSED
Sat–Sun, Jan. 3–4 CLOSED
Mon–Sun, Jan. 5–11: 8am – 4:30pm
Mon–Tue, Jan 12 -13: 8a - 5p

  • To use the labs you must abide by ALL University of Arizona policies (i.e. Approved Use of University Computing and Communication Equipment and the UA Student Code of Conduct). See all IT related policies: it.arizona.edu/policies
  • You must be a current student, faculty, staff or affiliate with a NetID and password to use a computer.
  • Please limit your use to one computer at a time.
  • Drinks in sealed containers are allowed; however, they must be placed on the floor at your workstation.
  • Please be mindful when consuming food or beverages at workstations and keep the area clean, as it is a shared community space.
  • If the lab is staffed, the consultant's phone is for OSCR staff use only.
  • Lab may be subject to reservation.
  • No animals are allowed except assistive service animals.
  • Use of tobacco products is not allowed.
  • Please be courteous to others using the lab.
  • Tech Zones and the University of Arizona assumes no liability for possessions left in the labs.
  • If your behavior is disruptive, you will be asked to leave.
  • Individual computers cannot be saved, held, and/or reserved ahead of time. If you need a computer for a long-running task, please notify the lab consultant

See also policies for in-person tech support. 

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