Masks
Help Desk
Lab Schedule
QR Codes
Lab Policy
HP5151 Projector
Foot Patrol
Lab Access
Lab Hours
Herzberg Hours
Lab Usage
If you’re taking a Computer Science course, then you can use one of the SCS Labs! Most labs have table space for laptops and group work. Lab locations are listed below. – Please note that the SCS Labs will OPEN at reduced capacity in the Fall 2021.
The SCS computer labs consist of standard PC that run a non-configurable Windows 10 operating system (users cannot install any software). All systems are equipped with the Software needed for your SCS course.
All people MUST be masked in classroom settings – this is not a guideline – this is absolutely mandatory and must be followed. – Mask Guidance
All lab users must create an SCS Windows Account using the online account creation system.
Some labs require swipe card access. The access to a lab is dependent on the Computer Science course that you’re currently enrolled in. The computer labs are booked for tutorials, in-lab-exams and special events. All Carleton students can use Carleton University printers via the CU on the GO printing service.
Help Desk
The SCS Help desk is CLOSED to in-person service until further notice. Technical Support is available by following these instructions: https://carleton.ca/scs/tech-support/contact-the-scs-tech-staff/contact-the-scs-tech-staff-students/
Lab Schedule: Fall 2021
Here are the labs available for Computer Science course students:
| Lab # | Capacity | Name | Access Type | Schedule |
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| HP3115 | 12 | SCS Undergraduate Lab | Open to all COMP students | OPENING: Thu. Sep. 9, 2021 |
| HP4115 | 12 | SCS Undergraduate Lab | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| HP4125 | 6 | TA Center | Open to all COMP students | OPENING: Thu. Sep. 9, 2021 |
| HP4155 | 25 | Tutorial Lab | Open to all COMP students | OPENING: Thu. Sep. 9, 2021 |
| HP5151 | 10 | Sr. Undergraduate & Game Development Lab | Sr. UG’s and current Gaming Students | OPENING: Thu. Sep. 9, 2021 |
(*) The labs are open during the official Herzberg building hours and closed otherwise
Learn how to access the digital projector in room HP5151
HP4155 Fall 2021 Schedule
QR Codes in the teaching labs
Lab Policy
The SCS Lab Policy covers:
- Prohibited Expressions
- Prohibited Conduct
- Prohibited Food/Drinks
- Lab Access
- Other Policies
The SCS computer labs are for the use of SCS students, staff and faculty only. If there are non-SCS students in the lab, please report them to the SCS Tech Staff or contact University Safety at x3612
Foot Patrol
CUSA Foot Patrol offers safe walks on campus and up to an hour off-campus (including public transit) seven days a week from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Call (613) 520-4066 during their operational hours to use the service, or check out Foot Patrol for more information.
Working Late? You’re not alone! Working After Hours Program
Lab Access
The School of Computer Science is using Campus Card Access for its laboratories. This means that you can use your Campus Card to enter the labs.
Your lab access is based on the program and course that you are currently enrolled in. For example, if you are enrolled in COMP3004 in the fall term then your access to the lab will commence on the first day of the fall term and end on the last day of the fall term (unless otherwise posted).
Please note that only Computer Science students have access to these facilities. Individuals that gain access to the space and are not eligible to be in the space can be reported to the Department of University Safety. Many of the labs are monitored both with video surveillance and using swipe-card access.
For problems concerning the Campus Card Access system, please contact the SCS Technical Staff.
Lab Hours
The access card labs are open 24 hrs/day 7 days per week but are subject to building hours (see below). Please be aware of lab closures on holidays and between academic terms.
Herzberg Building Hours
Please scan the QR Code when you enter the Herzberg building
Please note that the Herzberg building hours are:
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Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
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Saturday, Sunday and Holidays CLOSED
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SCS Lab Usage
| Fall 2019 | HP3115 | HP4115 | HP4125 | HP4155 | HP5151 |
| # of Swipes | 2883 | 10685 | 12757 | 13812 | 3385 |
| People * |
264 | 565 | 989 | 1512 | 164 |
| Winter 2019 | HP3115 | HP4115 | HP4125 | HP4155 | HP5151 |
| # of Swipes | 1,909 | 6,701 | 7,153 | 9,398 | 3,422 |
| People * |
287 | 577 | 893 | 1,486 | 273 |
| Fall 2018 | HP3115 | HP4115 | HP4125 | HP4155 | HP5151 |
| # of Swipes | 5,385 | 11,708 | 9,639 | 16,168 | 3,873 |
| People * |
404 | 572 | 739 | 1,358 | 256 |
Note: Data reported by the campus card swipe cards (CBORD). These numbers are lower bounds. * People refers to the number of unique people that have used the lab during the term.
Reporting Problems
Want to report a problem? Contact the SCS Technical Staff