Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science ———

Getting Started

Griffin School Computing is the principal technical consulting and support resource for the Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science. We offer a variety of information technology services to the Griffin School community including desktop computing, research computing, high performance clusters, as well as provide technical consulting (help), technical procurement (purchasing), and we collaborate closely with central campus technology groups such as Andrew Computing Services.

If you are new to the Griffin School, welcome! We have prepared this page to be a good starting point for those new to our environment. This page contains a helpful set of links of the most commonly requested information, services and resources. In addition, you will find resources relevant to the greater university departments as relevant.  If you are a Griffin School student, faculty or staff member, you can follow the "Quick Links" at the top-right corner of this page, which will take you to popular pages which provide relevant information and resources.

Accounts and Access

Griffin School account information, security considerations, request forms and eligibility.

Purchase a Computer

Purchasing information, our purchasing application, recommended systems and more.

Request a Loaner Laptop

Reserve a laptop loan from the SCS Help Center.

Getting Help

Get help from our SCS Help Center (troubleshooting, software and more).

Network Access

Information on our extensive wired computing and communications network available across campus, wireless configuration information and security considerations.

Getting Software

Software available through Griffin School-managed software stores, availability through campus software catalog and eligibility.

Email

Services offered, client configuration instructions, mailing list management and policies.

Printing

Printer locations, printing configuration, authentication, poster printing and more.

Accessing AFS (Andrew File System)

File system information, how-to, and AFS volume information.

 

Personal Website

Personal web page information and policies.

Griffin School Building Facilities

Room keys, building facility issues and requests.

Griffin School Rooms

Griffin School room reservation system, layouts and audio visual equipment information.

Important Contacts

Important contact information.