Computer Labs

Computer labs are available for use by all BCIT staff and students. IT Services supports computer labs on five campuses. There are three types of computer labs at BCIT – general access, priority access, and restricted access.

General access

General Access labs are fully supported by IT Services and may be booked through the Timetabling Office.

• If no class is scheduled in the room, individual students can use lab computers on a first-come-first-serve basis
• If there is a scheduled class, the instructor may allow the quiet use of an unused computer (Use of an unused computer during a scheduled class is always at the discretion of the instructor)
• The Burnaby campus has at least one computer lab open during extended hours until 1 am

Priority access

Priority labs are jointly operated by IT Services and a school or department, or solely by a school or department.

• When the lab is not in use by the priority department, the lab may be booked through the Timetabling Office
• Priority access labs may require a card swipe or access code number for entry which is coordinated by the school or department

Restricted access

Restricted labs are jointly operated by IT Services and a school or department, or solely by a school or department.

• The department may make a restricted lab available for other programs in some circumstances – bookings are made through the department
• Restricted access labs may require a card swipe or access code number for entry which is coordinated by the school or department

For computer lab locations and hours of operations read About Computer Lab Student Access.