Academic Computing Lab Services

Services Provided

Academic Computing Lab Services (ACLS) is responsible for managing all university computer labs, including:

• Upgrading and maintaining computers and printers.
• Installing hardware and software to accommodate professors' needs.

General Guidelines

As a user of the Brigham Young University–Hawaii Campus Computer Lab, you have certain rights and responsibilities:

User Rights:

• A clean and comfortable study environment.
• Access to functional equipment.
• Friendly and knowledgeable service.

User Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the BYUH Honor and Dress Codes.
• Respect the rights and privacy of other users.
• Use only assigned accounts and protect them from unauthorized use.
• Yield computers to academic users when the lab is full.
• Comply immediately with requests from lab assistants.

Computer & Printing Policies

Printing Funds

: Each student receives $20 in printing funds at the start of the winter, spring, and fall semesters. Unused funds are non-refundable.

Prohibited Actions

The following activities are not allowed in ACLS labs:

• Abuse or harassment of lab users or employees.
• Unauthorized use or misuse of lab equipment.
• Bringing food, beverages, gum, or open food containers into the lab.
• Viewing, printing, or displaying offensive materials (including pornography and other inappropriate content).
• Software piracy (illegal copying of software).
• Installing personal software on lab computers.
• Wasting lab resources (e.g., excessive printing, using resources for personal profit, or non-academic work during peak hours).
• Playing games, except during authorized club activities.

Consequences for Violations

Users who violate these policies may face:

• Dismissal from the Academic Computing Lab.
• Suspension of lab and/or network privileges.
• Referral to the BYUH Standards Office.