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Need specific software or hardware installed in one of Otis College’s computer labs? The IT Department is here to help.
To request new or updated technology in the labs, please use the Faculty/Instructor Computer Lab Software + Hardware Request Form linked below.
All requests are evaluated by the Information Technology (IT) Department in coordination with the Provost’s Office and Finance.
Faculty/Instructor Computer Lab Software + Hardware Request Form
Submission Deadline
All hardware requests must be submitted by March 1 each year to allow time for review and potential inclusion in the annual budget cycle.
When completing the form, please indicate whether you are requesting IT to cover the hardware cost or if your department will use its own budget.
Note: Late submissions may be deferred to the next fiscal planning cycle.
What Happens After Submission
Once submitted:
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A copy of your request will be sent to the email you provided.
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Your department chair will receive the request for approval.
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Approved requests are then forwarded to IT for evaluation.
IT Review and Notification Timeline
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By July 1, IT will notify you of the approval status.
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If approved, your department will be informed of the estimated purchase date by the first week of July.
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If not approved, IT will share details about the next possible review or planning cycle at the same time.
Before submitting a new request, please confirm whether the software is already available in our labs:
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