Housing and Residence Life
Computer Usage
Any individual using the Ball State University computing network must comply with the Computer Users' Privileges and Responsibilities agreement. Illegal distribution or downloading of copyrighted materials is expressly forbidden. Computer equipment must meet specifications found on the Housing and Residence Life web. Students found to be utilizing programs that take more bandwidth than is customary for typical academic assignments may have their computer port turned off pending review by proper university officials. Students must meet with the Dean of Students before the port is turned back on.

Computer labs are accessible only to residents living in the halls or complex in which the lab is designated. Lab equipment should be used for academic purposes only. Students may not save anything to the hard drive of the computer in the lab. All problems should be reported to the hall desks. Students are responsible for abiding by the Privileges and Responsibilities for Computer Users found in the student code, as well as the Computer Users' Privileges and Responsibilities document published on the Web.

*Please note: When a student shares unauthorized copyrighted materials (i.e. movies, music, programs) with other computer users, whether on a personal computer or in a computer lab, this is a violation of the university's policies and your actions may result in legal action by the music and/or film industry.