Purchasing Technical Hardware: Effective Practices
Submit the Software/Hardware Request form if you need equipment for your program. In extenuating circumstances, if you cannot wait and need equipment sooner rather than later, consider the following before purchasing. It is not recommended that this become an ongoing practice: * When purchasing technical e…
Policy - Removable Media and USB Printing Policy
Printing by connecting a USB drive or device to our Xerox printers is not permitted to maintain high security standards and protect sensitive organizational data from potential risks such as malware or unauthorized access. Restricting USB printing helps prevent unapproved use and ensures that only secure, managed net…
Policy - Apple TV is not officially supported
Apple TV is not officially supported at OTIS due to reliability issues on our enterprise network. The device is not designed to integrate effectively with our network infrastructure, which may result in ongoing connectivity and performance issues. Additionally, Apple TV support is limited to individuals operating out…
Policy - Preferred Name Policy
The IT department at Otis College can assist with updating preferred first names upon request. Changes to legal last names, however, require official documentation, such as court orders, marriage certificates, or other government-issued or notarized documents. You may update preferred first name directly in the P…
Adobe CC, Otis email & Google Drive Access Policy
Access to Adobe CC Students If you're a new student, your access will begin a week before the semester begins. If you're graduating ( or non-continuing ) , access ends two weeks after the semester you are enrolled in ends. Be sure to export and save your projects to your own personal locations if they are s…
Open-Access and After-Hours Access
Fall and Spring Semesters Day Access hours Monday – Friday 08:00 am – 10:30 pm Saturday 09:00 am – 05:00 pm Sunday 09:00 am – 01:00 pm The 4th-floor labs, including the Main Computer Lab (Room 411), the 5th-floor computer labs, and Room G211, open 30 minutes before their posted hour…
