Due to the increasing demand of the academic computer facilities, a general document detailing the policies for computer lab reservations has been outlined. The purpose of the computer lab reservation policy is to provide faculty, staff and students with equitable access to campus computing lab resources. Most computer labs are used as classrooms and they are available for open-access use when there are no classes in session.

There are currently four Computing Services computer labs which can be used for classroom instruction on each campus. They are: D206, D207, D208, and D209 located in the Dreyfuss Building on the Florham Campus. The computer labs located on the Metropolitan Campus are: DH2163 and DH2164 in Dickinson Hall and UH Front Lab (UH22) and UH Back Lab (UH28) in University Hall. Also, there are three multimedia labs; two on the Florham campus and one on the Metropolitan campus. The multimedia labs for the Florham Campus are: D211-Animation Lab and ZEN110 – Graphic Design Lab) located in the Dreyfuss and ZEN Buildings. On the Metropolitan campus, the multimedia lab (MML) is located in Becton Hall Room 403. The multimedia labs are primarily used for courses offered by the FDU School of Arts. All labs used for classroom instruction and general use are equipped with a LaserJet printer and data projector. The Animation Lab is equipped with 3-D printers. All multimedia labs are equipped with ZOOM capability to support hybrid instruction.

If you have any questions regarding the lab reservation policy, please contact Denzel James via email at: d.james@fdu.edu

Computing Services has multiple computer labs available on both New Jersey Campuses for classroom instruction and student use. Computer Lab hours of operation are subject to change based upon utilization throughout the semester.

Spring Semester 2024 Computer Labs Hours

Jan 22, 2024 – May 14, 2024

Metropolitan Campus

Lab computers are available on a first-come-first-serve basis unless reserved for classes.
Class reservations are posted at the lab entrances.

How to Connect an All-in-One for Work-at-Home

Making the Physical Connections

1. Make the appropriate connections to the back of the all-in-one.
   • Plug in the power cable to the power port on the back of the all-in-one.
   • A physical network connection is only required if you do not want to or can not use wireless.
   • Both the keyboard and mouse can be plugged into any USB port.

2. Turn the PC on and sign in as normal.

Connecting to Wi-fi (Skip if Using a Physical Network Cable)

1. Click on the network icon on the bottom-right hand of the Start bar near the system clock.

2. A list of available networks will populate. Select your home wireless network.

3. Select your network and click “Connect“.

4. Enter the network key for your wireless router. This can sometimes be located on the side or bottom of your router and/or modem. Click “Next“.

Connecting to VPN from Home

1. Click on the arrow on the bottom right hand of the Start bar near the system clock and right-click on the “Cisco VPN Access” icon. On the pop-up menu, click “Connect“.

2. If this is the first time connecting to VPN service please enter the text below as shown into the VPN field and click “Connect“.

3. Enter your full NetID information and click “Ok“.

4. Once a successful connection is made a prompt will appear and the icon for the Cisco VPN Access in the system try will appear with a lock.

Reserving a Computer Lab for an Entire Semester

Before reserving a Computing Services lab please contact Enrollment Services by emailing:

Lab reservation requests for the entire semester, (i.e. January through May or September through December are processed by the Office of Enrollment Services. To make a lab reservation request for the Summer, Winter, Fall, or Spring semesters, please contact the Scheduling Officers in Enrollment Services for the Florham and Metropolitan campuses. The phone and fax numbers are listed below:

Metropolitan Campus
Ph. (201)-692-2217 / 2517

Florham Campus
Ph. (973)-443-8600

Reserving a Computer Lab for Specific Dates within a Semester

1. Access the reservation system by visiting

2. Once logged into the support website, locate ‘Forms for Faculty & Staff’ and click on the “Computing Services – Lab Reservation & Lab Software Request (Faculty & Staff NJ Only)” option.
3. You will be directed to a reservation request form. Please provide the necessary details, such as the desired date, time, and location of the lab reservation. Additionally, please include any specific requirements or equipment you may need for your session.
4. After completing the form, you can submit your request by locating and clicking the submit button.
5. Once your request has been submitted, the Lab & Operations Manager will review and confirm the details of your request. You will receive written confirmation of your request.

Should you require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to the Lab & Operations Manager, Denzel W. James (d.james@fdu.edu).

Any changes including cancellations to your request should be submitted by using the SAMI support link to locate the ‘My SAMI Support Request’ tile and browse for your lab related request ticket. All updates can be entered directly into the ticket.

Thank you for choosing Computing Services for your lab reservation needs. We look forward to providing you with a seamless and efficient experience.