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Student Computing
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My Cat
My Cat provides Western students and faculty
with authenticated access to appropriate online services, personalized information, University communications, and collaborative tools.
Log in
to My Cat |
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Jumpstart
This program familiarizes students with basic computing
concepts including accessing the universities network, using
email, www browsers, and the university's administrative software.
Learn more about Jumpstart here |
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The Student Computing C.R.I.B.
The Student Computing Computer Resource and Information Bureau is a resource for WCU students to get immediate assistance with their computer needs.
Learn about the C.R.I.B. here |
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Residential Network (ResNet)
ResNet is
a shared 10mb ethernet connection that exists in all of Western's
residence halls. There are two network ports in each room.
These connections provide unlimited, direct access to the
Internet from the students computer and is more than 120
times faster than a normal dial-up connection. ResNet runs
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Learn more about ResNet
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Student Technology Assistance Center
Located in
Hunter Library in Room 129 (just to the left of the reference
desk), the center is regularly staffed with knowledgeable
assistants who can help develop your skills in software like
Pagemaker and Photoshop, or guide you through more everyday
programs like Word, Power Point, or Excel.
Whether it
is using a spreadsheet or creating a complex web page, we
can help.
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WebCT
WebCT, a course management system, has been
used to develop over 800 individual courses and multiple
degree and certification programs at Western.
More
about WebCT...
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Student Computer Labs
Academic Computing
Support Services manages and operates 3 Microcomputer labs
for Western Carolina University students to complete class
assignments. The Labs are staffed with trained student lab
assistants to aid students using the computer workstations.
Student
Computer Labs |
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Student Email and Webspace
Students
who are registered for one or more classes will receive an
automatically-generated account approximately one week (possibly
earlier) prior to the start of classes. Email for this account
will be accessible via CyberCat Pipeline or a local (to the
student’s computer) pop or imap
client. Each student will be provided with 15 megabytes of
storage space. Each student’s account will remain active
during that student’s active enrollment (including
the time between active terms).
News flash! WCU to roll out new student e-mail system this summer
PAWS (Pretty Advanced Web Server)
PAWS was developed as a supplemental web server for student
and faculty use (beyond what was originally provided with student
e-mail accounts, which also provided web space). As it was
designed to be used on an as-needed basis, it requires that
persons wishing to have a PAWS web account make a request for
one. Students must have a faculty sponsor to obtain an account.
More
details on obtaining an account can be found here. |
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Additional Resources for Students
Wireless Access
Electronic
Course Reserves
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