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Open Labs
The Open Labs of Columbia College Chicago are computer labs that have been designated for homework, study, and general computer use by our students, staff and faculty. These labs are not used for classes and remain open for student use daily. Presently, there are three Open Labs – The Technology Commons, 618 S. Michigan, Lower Level; 1104 S. Wabash, 1st floor Mezzanine; and 33 East Congress, Room 521. A current and valid Columbia College ID is required for admittance by all.
Our labs have both Macintosh and PC computers, laser printers and scanners. Installed software includes Microsoft Office, and the Adobe CS Design Suite. Please see the individual lab pages for more detailed information on installed software. Lab Aides are on duty to help with printing and other general computing problems whenever the labs are open. We also have tutors available to help students with general computer use. They can also offer some assistance with the installed software.
The labs have GoPrint! installed, a system by which users can select printers and pay for their printing. Campus Cards are now accepted for payment in the Open Labs, and these can be recharged with funds online. Cash is no longer accepted for printing.
In general, and during the semester, the labs are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekend hours vary. Please visit this site for changes in hours during holidays and semester breaks.
Contact numbers for each lab is listed below. All lab questions can also be answered by the Open Labs Coordinator, Rick Collier, at 312-369-7028
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618 South Michigan Avenue
Lower Level
312-369-7755
openlabs@colum.edu
Mon.– Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
1104 Computer Lab
1104 South Wabash Avenue
1st Floor Mezzanine
312-369-6689
openlabs@colum.edu
Mon.– Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Congress Computer Lab
33 East Congress
Room 521
312-369-8256
openlabs@colum.edu
Mon.– Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
