Equipment Loan: Computing equipment (laptops, storage devices, power adapters) are available for short-term loan (up to two weeks) for faculty and staff. Five days advance notice is requested. To request a laptop, complete the

Equipment Reservation Form

You will be notified within one business day whether a laptop is available for the period you request.

Laptop Registration: If you are using your laptop on campus regularly, it should be registered in the campus host database. Please fill out the Laptop Registration Form and WWS Computing will register it for you. If you are only using your laptop occasionally (up to seven days a month), you can use the Visitor Wireless Service.

Multimedia Equipment: The Business Office coordinates the use of all multimedia equipment at WWS. They will arrange for delivery and set-up of slide projectors, laptops, and the multimedia projector and can also provide training if needed. Please contact the Business Office for equipment and training requests.

Printing: WWS has centrally located network printers available for faculty and staff in addition to local printers in some individual offices. See Network Printers for locations and instructions.

Purchases: All computing equipment including hardware, software, computer supplies and PDAs (personal digital assistants) must be purchased through the Computing Department at WWS to ensure that it meets University standards.

This policy is defined in the University Guidelines for Non-Compensation Expenses and WWS Policies and Procedures.

Software:  For a detailed description of the University's Central Software set visit http://www.princeton.edu/desc/software/central-software-set/.

These software packages should already be installed on your office PC. There are also special licensing agreements for a number of other software packages including Stata, SAS and Scientific Workplace. Computing Services can advise you of additional costs and install these packages for you. Please contact the WWS Help Desk to discuss your software needs and set up an appointment for installation. Your office or program will be charged the additional licensing fee, if any.