VUSN IT Computer Lab Guide

Abbreviations

The VUSN IT department support includes (classroom, conference room and computer lab) computer, printer and phone support.

The purpose of the following documentation is to serve as an informative reference.

Contact Information

VUSN IT Computer Lab

The computer lab is located at Frist Hall Room 240 with lab attendant.

  • Mazo Freeman
    Program Coordinator/Proctor
    Office: Frist Hall Room 240C
    Phone: 615-343-3950

Classroom Support Contacts

  • Antonio Allen - 615-343-2724 (office); 615-260-5760 (cell)
  • Scot Loerch - 615-343-5623 (office); 615-491-2547 (cell)
  • Olivia Dorris - 615-875-5634 (office); 615-879-1199 (cell)
  • Tim Groves - 615-875-9079 (office); 615-752-9912 (cell)

Special Note: Always provide contact number(s) where you can currently be reached and a brief description of your problem/situation.

Computer Lab Schedule & Rules

Computer Lab Hours Schedule

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Lab Rules

Eating and drinking are not permitted in the computer labs. 

Users who violate lab rules may lose the privilege to use the labs.

VUSN IT 101

  • Computer Usage

    Sign on computers by turning the monitor on via its right button, left-clicking the screen, left- clicking the “OK” button, then entering your VUnetID and epassword.

    Sign off computers by right-clicking the “Start” button and when “Shut down or sign out” appears, select “Sign out”; then turn the monitor off via the right button.

    An Applications folder is provided on the Desktop with shortcuts to commonly used VUSN applications; Although Microsoft Edge is the default browser in the Computer Lab, Google Chrome is preferred.

  • Printing/Copying/Scanning

    Printing/copying/scanning requires current VUSN registration, a school photo ID, Commodore Card, VUnetID and e-Password. Each semester registered students can print/copy/scan by adding funds to their Commodore Card via the Vanderbilt Card Office. The print/copy/scan rates are as follows:

    • (6 cents/page for black & white) and (25 cents/page for color).
  • Scanning

    There are two (2) scanners with document feeders located in the VUSN IT department; a scanner in Frist Hall Room 240 & 240CA. Additionally, the two (2) printers in Frist Hall 240 have scan capability.

  • VUSN IT Class Proctored Exams

    Instructors coordinate class proctored exams with the VUSN IT proctor at the beginning of each semester and/or provided there is registered student(s) interest. Students should sign up for exam appointments as soon as they become available and as soon as possible resolve any scheduling conflicts encountered with the VUSN IT proctor.

  • VUSN IT Individual Proctored Exams

    Students that want to take individual proctored exams in the VUSN IT Computer Lab weekdays prior to 5pm must previously contact and schedule an appointment with the FNIC proctor.

    The VUSN IT Remote Proctor Now Exam Scheduling is available online via the VUSN Students SharePoint site. Log in and then click on the VUSN Web Exam Appointments link.