Chicago Campus, Warde Academic Center S-121, (773) 298-3291, helpdesk@sxu.edu Orland Park Campus, OPC-166, (708) 802-6228
Information Resources and Technologies provides support to University students, faculty and staff in their use of technology. IRT maintains systems for academic and administrative use including computers for student use in a variety of locations University wide. These computers can be used for accessing electronic mail, the Web, and productivity software. Information about the University wireless access can be viewed on mySXU
Additional information about using the technology resources at Saint Xavier can be found on mySXU. Help is available through the Technology & Computing Support Services (TCSS) Help Desk in S-121, at (773) 298-3291, and through helpdesk@sxu.edu.
CLAWS (Online services for Student, Faculty and Staff)
The Cougars Local Academic Web Site, CLAWS, offers the most up-to-date course information directly from the University database. It allows any admitted student with an active program and without an outstanding account balance to search for classes, register (within appropriate schedule), make schedule changes, make payments, check financial aid and account status, and check academic history and grades. The CLAWS site allows you to retrieve information and effect changes over the Internet for which you would otherwise have to come to Saint Xavier. CLAWS is available between 5 a.m. and midnight seven days a week from your browser. Anyone can search for classes using CLAWS. Other features of CLAWS require a username and a password that are sent to your SXU electronic mailbox at mymail.sxu.edu for students, and Exchange mailboxes for faculty and staff. For the initial registration for a semester or term, all undergraduate students and all School of Education graduate students must also have the electronic approval of their advisors. In addition, anyone applying to SXU can retrieve financial aid award information and admit status via CLAWS using assigned login information emailed to the address of record.
Electronic Mail
Each registered student also receives the use of an SXU electronic mailbox accessible at http://mymail.sxu.edu through your Web browser. Access to electronic mail is through the university netID and password which is initially sent to all newly registered students through the U.S. Postal Service. Students are encouraged to use this resource because the University communicates important information to students through this channel. If you did not receive your netID and password or if you have questions about accessing your electronic mail, please stop by the Help Desk in S-121 or OPC-166.
Software, Internet and Printer Access
Windows and Mac OS computers , networked printers and Internet access are available in the information technology labs. Students use their netIDs and passwords to access lab computers, software applications, the Internet, and the printers. Printing documents in the labs requires an SXU identification card (Cougar Card) and sufficient funds remaining in an associated lab printing account. Instructions for accessing these services can be viewed on mySXU. Students also have campus and remote access to centralized file storage at https://webfiles.sxu.edu.
There are various technology labs on the Chicago and Orland Park campuses; some of which are dedicated to classroom instruction. The University also has computers on wheels that can convert any classroom into a technology lab.
Helpdesk and Information Technology Lab Schedule
| Chicago Campus (Fall & Spring Semester Hours) Warde Academic Center S-108 & Helpdesk Hours | |
| Monday - Thursday: | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday: | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday: | 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Chicago Campus (Summer Hours) Warde Academic Center S-108 & Helpdesk Hours | |
| Monday - Thursday: | 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday: | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Orland Park Campus OPC 160 | |
| Monday - Thursday: | 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| Friday: | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Labs have shorter hours during semester breaks and are closed throughout holiday weekends.
Saint Xavier University 2009-2010 Catalog
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