The General Use Student Computer Labs managed by the Information Services department are provided as a resource for UMKC students to complete computer-based coursework and assignments.  Any conduct or activity which disturbs the lab environment is not allowed.   Anyone causing a continual disturbance will be asked to leave the labs.  If the Student Assistants in charge of protecting the lab and the lab environment judge the offense to be serious enough, they will call Campus Police to help resolve the situation.

• The Labs are full of delicate equipment,
• A distraction-free environment is needed for students to do their work, and
• Computers must be left available for UMKC Student use.

• Printers are turned off 15 minutes before the lab closes, and
• All Students must leave the lab when directed by a Student Assistant. 

• Only authorized technicians are allowed to make modifications to lab equipment. Please do not unplug any wires from the machines, as this causes wear and tear on the machine and the wiring.
• Scanners, mice, keyboards, etc. are not allowed to be moved.
• Thumb drives are permissible on machines with a USB port located on the front of the CPU or on the side of the monitor where it is easily accessible.
  • No other devices may be plugged into the network or electrical outlets in any IS-managed lab, including laptops.
• Changes to software configuration or installation of new software is restricted. If you are a faculty member and need to have software added or reconfigured on IS-lab machines, please fill out the Software Change/Addition Request form.

• Any food or drink brought into the lab must be in a sealed container and kept in your bag.
• Eating and drinking in the labs is prohibited.

• Persons exhibiting hostile or threatening behavior such as yelling, swearing, or disregarding requests made by lab personnel will be asked to leave the labs.

• Any activity which causes enough noise to be disturbing the other students working in the labs must be discontinued or corrected.
• When talking, please keep all voices down so as to not disturb students working in the labs.
• Everyone must use headphones when listening to sounds on the computers and keep the noise level down so that it does not disturb the other students working in the labs.
• Cell phones are not allowed to be used within the labs.  

The computer labs are designated for Academic Use.  

• Students needing to use computers to complete academic assignments are given priority to those using the computers for recreation.
• Students needing to use special equipment or software are given priority for using those machines (scanners, zip drives, or Supernova access).

• If the Student Assistants in charge of protecting the lab and the lab environment judge any offense to be serious enough, they will call Campus Police for assistance in resolving the situation.
• If a person within the lab is refusing to follow lab policies, the Student Assistant may also call Campus Police for assistance in enforcing lab policies.

• Supplies contained in the computer lab must be used within the computer lab only.
• Lab materials including but not limited to unused paper, pens, and post-it notes may NOT be taken from the labs under any circumstances.

• Materials contained within IS General Use Computer Labs must be directly related to lab function.
• The labs may not be used as storage facilities by faculty/staff/students.
  • This includes class-related materials and paraphernalia.

• Only service animals are allowed within the labs.