This article references the Student Virtual Desktop currently available in the CAL computer resource rooms across campus and online via https://student.desktop.otago.ac.nz
The virtual desktop is being discontinued and will be replaced with a new setup by the end of December 2024. The information in this article remains current until December 2024. For further information about the new environment:
Student Desktop (VDI) Replacement — Frequently Asked Questions
Dedicated computer labs and computer areas in libraries provide wireless access, colour printing and scanning, and computers running the Student Desktop.
Student computer study spaces are found throughout the Dunedin campus, and the computers run the same Student Desktop that you can use on your own computer. You can log in to the Student Desktop using your student username and password.
Computer resource areas are available during the same hours as their building.
Computer labs
- Arts CAL
- Central Library
- Central CAL
- Law Library
- Health Sciences Library
- Hercus CAL
- Hunter CAL
- Marsh Study Centre
- North CAL
- Otago Business School
- Robertson Library
- Science Library
- UOCE Tower Block TCOL-Mac (TG05) and TCOL-PC (TG06)
Use the Search function on the Otago Campus Map to find these locations.
You can use the Web-based timetable viewer to see computer lab bookings — scroll down to find lab codes.
Other computer areas
eStops provide a place to easily access the Student Desktop, and a printer, if you require quick access to the desktop and a printer:
- Castle eStop
- Psychology eStop
- Robertson eStop
- St David eStop
- University Plaza eStop
If you require any assistance with computer labs or need to report an issue about the lab environment, contact AskOtago.