Technology
Technology & Computing
From hardware recommendations, to available no-cost software, to high-performance computation labs.
Computing Resources
- Connect to Tech – An overview of the University’s most important Information Technology (IT) resources, ranging from how to access free software downloads to connecting to wireless.
- Connect to Tech Online Learning – Penn State’s Student technology guide to hardware, software, connectivity, and more.
- Software at Penn State – As a Penn State student, variety of software is available to you at reduced cost or at no additional cost.
- WebApps – Run applications commonly found in a Penn State Lab from the convenience of a web browser (must connect via Global Protect VPN).
- WebLabs – Access a Penn State Lab computer from the convenience of a web browser (must connect via Global Protect VPN).
- Penn State Go – The official all-in-one mobile app for Penn State.
Student laptops
Penn State has substantial computing lab resources with extensive hardware and specialized software applications available for student use.
That said, some programs are computation-intensive enough that it is important to have your own laptop available in addition to the University’s lab resources.
Program-specific Laptop Requirements and Recommendations
Remote lab and print access
A number of Arts and Architecture studio computer labs are now accessible remotely.