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Information Technology @ VFCC

Be Connected
As a VFCC student, you’ll have ready access to the kind of technology you’d expect on a much larger campus. Get connected to our state-of-the-art campus-wide network and blazing fast 100Mbps Internet connection. Throughout the campus, you’ll find 120+ wireless access points to reach the network resources and surf the Internet with your laptop. In addition, each living space on campus is equipped with a wired network port to reach the same resources while connected with a wire.

Computer Labs
There are four distinct computer lab environments available on campus for students:
• In the Storms Research Center Computer Mall, there are twenty-four iMacs with 24" displays that dual boot with the latest Windows/Mac OSX operating systems.
• In the Instructional Computer Lab, there are thirty-two additional iMacs with 24" displays, also dual boot with the latest Windows/Mac OSX operating systems.
• The Music Department Midi Lab includes fifteen 24" iMacs with instrumentation inputs.
• The Video Instruction Lab includes fifteen hardware upgraded 24” iMacs designed to run the latest in video editing software.

Email
Once you are accepted to VFCC, you’ll automatically receive a student e-mail account that you can access anywhere you can access the Internet.

When you graduate, you keep your email account so you'll never miss future events and news and you'll have a great way to keep in touch.

Elearn
Student technology at VFCC revolves around our campus learning, community and content systems using Blackboard. These provide a wealth of information from classes to storage to community-building. There are also links here to the new Library Information System.

VFWeb
Provides access to student grade information, account information, and unofficial transcripts. In addition, all pre-registration is done online through this web-interface.

Integrated Library System
Unicorn, a state-of-the-art library information system is available to search the Storms Research Center’s holdings. This system also provides a Web-based interface for searching. In addition, patrons have access to a “My Account” feature that allows them to request an item, change contact information and view the items that are currently checked out on their account.

File Storage
Each student is provided with ample storage space that can be accessed anywhere on or off campus.

Internet Use Policy
Internet use is monitored and logged by WebSense to help ensure that Internet use remains within VFCC’s guidelines for acceptable Christian conduct.

Phone
An active phone line is provided in each living space. On-campus calls, local calls, and 1-800 calls are free. Calling cards must be purchased to make long distance calls.

Miss your family and friends? An active phone line is provided in each dorm room and each apartment to place on campus calls, local calls, and 1-800 calls. Calling cards may be purchased at the Campus Bookstore.

Connect2 Technology Program Quick Info
The Connect2 Technology Program is mandatory for all full-time students and transfer students with 75 credits or less. For full details, visit the VFCC Connect2 site.

Need Technical Support?
Visit the support site by clicking here.