Student Labs
Northwestern has many computer labs that are designed for students.
The students are free to use these labs during their operational hours as long as they adhere to the current Lab Usage Policy.
Note: This area contains information regarding the open student labs at Northwestern.
Departmental Lab information will need to be retrieved from the hosting Department.
| OPEN LABS |
The following labs were funded through Student Technology Fees. Please check requirements for open lab usage. All students must create a myNSU account online in order to gain access to the labs.
| Name: | Bldg. and Room Number: | Hours: | Contact: | Software / Information: | Lab Restrictions: |
| Adult Learning Center |
Student Union Room 240 |
Closed |
Jeff Mathews 357-6511 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Laser Printing, Internet, Scanner | myNSU account required |
| Health and Human Performance Lab |
Health and Human Performance Bldg. Room 129A |
2:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday Closed Saturdays |
Jennifer Long Lab Phone: 357-5119 |
Microsoft Office 2007, Laser Printing, Color Laser Printing, Internet, Scanner | myNSU account required |
| Kyser Lab |
Kyser Hall Room 243A |
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday Closed Weekends |
Jennifer Long Lab Phone: 357-6403 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Laser Printing, Internet, Scanner | myNSU account required |
| Student Union Lab |
Student Union Room 235 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Closed Weekends |
Jennifer Long Lab Phone: 357-6161 |
Microsoft Office 2007, Laser Printing, Internet, Scanner | myNSU account required |
| Watson Library Lab |
Watson Library Room 113 |
2:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday |
Jennifer Long Lab Phone: 357-4462 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Laser Printing, Color Laser Printing, Internet, Scanner, Color Copying, Lamination, Binding, Faxing | myNSU account required |
These hours are for Spring/Fall Semesters.
| DEPARTMENT LABS |
The following labs are departmentalized and may have certain use restrictions. Hours of service and software applications available in these labs are subject to change. Please consult the contact person or call the corresponding department for up-to-date information. Not all departmentalized labs were purchased with Student Technology Fees.
| Name: | Bldg. and Room Number: | Hours: | Contact: | Software / Information: | Lab Restrictions: |
| Art Lab |
New Fine Arts Bldg. Room 207 |
Open when lab workers are available |
Clyde Downs 357-4479 |
Graphic design applications, Color Laser Printing, Internet | Restricted to graphic design students and others with special approval |
| Athletics Lab |
Fieldhouse Room 131 |
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday - Friday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday |
Julie Lessiter 357-4451 |
Microsoft 2000 | Restricted to Athletes |
| Aviation Science Lab |
Airport Rooms 106, 109 and 120 |
Open when lab worker is available |
David King 357-3209 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Aviation Software, Internet | myNSU account required, Aviation students have priority |
| Biology/Life Science Lab |
Bienvenu Hall Room 213 |
Open when lab workers are available |
Laney LaCour 357-5323 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Biology/Life Science Software, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required, Biology students have priority, must provide own paper |
| Business Lab |
Russell Hall Rooms 101A, C and D Room 104 Room 108 Room 113 |
101C 24/7 access with ID All Other Labs 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Spencer Hardy 357-6003 |
Microsoft Office 2007, various business-related applications, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required, Business students have priority |
| Chemistry and Physics Lab |
Fournet Hall Rooms 119 and 219 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Paul Withey 357-5501 |
Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, Specialized Chemistry Software and Equipment, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required, Chemistry and Physics students have priority |
| Counseling and Career Services Lab |
Student Union Room 305 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Rebecca Boone 357-5621 |
Microsoft Office 2003, SIGI Plus Career Software, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required |
| Creative and Performing Arts Lab |
Old Fine Arts Bldg. Room 128 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Scott Burrell 357-5814 |
Microsoft Office 2003, CAD Software, Internet, Color Printing, Scanner | myNSU account required, Creative and Performing Arts students have priority |
| Education Lab |
Teacher Education Center Rooms 103, 104, 112, 113 and 114 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Gloria Smith 357-5895 |
Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, Specific Education Instructional Applications, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required, Education students have priority |
| Electronic and Continuing Education |
Williamson Hall Room 103 Russell Hall Room 109 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Darlene Williams 357-6355 |
Check with Electronic and Continuing Education for available programs | Admittance is available through Electronic and Continuing Education |
| English Lab Title III |
Kyser Hall Rooms 313, 327, 331, 335 and 337 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Bobby Jackson 357-6272 |
Microsoft Office, Copernic Search Tools, Developmental Studies Software Suite (for Math and English), Frontpage '98, Internet | valid NSU ID required |
| Family and Consumer Sciences |
FACS Building Rooms 119 and 225 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Patricia Pierson 357-5587 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Food Safety Software, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required, FACS students have priority |
| Industrial Engineering Technology Lab |
Williamson Hall Rooms 101, 109 and 208 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Tom Hall 357-4359 |
Autocad, Internet | No printing; priority to IT Autocad and Electronics students |
| Journalism Lab |
Kyser Hall Room 225A |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Paula Furr 357-4425 |
Microsoft Office 2004, Graphic design applications, Laser Printing, Internet | NSU account required, Journalism students have priority |
|
Math Lab Title III |
Kyser Hall Rooms 139, 401A, 401B, 401T, 450 and 450B |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday |
Richard DeVault 357-6142 |
Microsoft Office, Copernic Search Tools, Developmental Studies Software Suite (for Math and English), Internet | valid NSU ID required |
| Military Science / ROTC |
Roe Hall Room 219 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Monica Breedlove 357-5157 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Scanner, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required, ROTC students have priority, must provide own paper |
| Multimedia Lab |
Old Fine Arts Bldg. Room 319 |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
William Mathis 357-5791 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Music theory and composition software, CD-ROM's for music study, Multimedia presentation software, audio/video editing, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required, Creative and Performing Arts students have priority |
| Nursing Lab |
South Hall Room 209 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
|
Microsoft Office 2003, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required, Nursing students have priority |
| Psychology Lab |
Bienvenu Hall Room 338 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Cynthia Lindsey 357-6594 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Psychology Software, Internet | myNSU account required, Psychology students have priority |
| Scholar's College Lab |
Morrison Hall Room 232 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday |
Janette Aaron 357-4577 |
Microsoft Office 2007, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required, Scholars' College students have priority |
| Student Services Lab |
Kyser Hall Room 237 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Steve Hicks 357-5000 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required |
| Student Support Lab |
Kyser Hall Room 243 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Don Barker 357-5901 |
Microsoft Office 2007, Laser Printing, Internet | myNSU account required |
| OFF-CAMPUS "SATELLITE" LABS |
The following off-campus "satellite" sites were also funded through Student Technology Fees. These labs are also open to all Northwestern State University Students. As above, a valid myNSU account is required to gain access.
| Name: | Bldg. and Room Number: | Hours: | Contact: | Software / Information: | Lab Restrictions: |
|
Nursing Labs Shreveport, LA |
Nursing Education Center Rooms 105 and 112 |
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday |
Jennifer Long 357-6482 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Nursing CAI, Internet, Laser Printing | myNSU account required |
|
Fort Polk Open Lab Leesville, LA |
Bldg. 550 Room 125 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Juanita Darby 318-238-6445 |
Microsoft Office 2007, Internet, Laser Printing | myNSU account required |
|
Fort Polk Teaching Labs Leesville, LA |
Bldg. 550 Rooms 119 and 124 |
Classes are held from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (lab admittance with permission after class time) |
Juanita Darby 318-238-6445 |
Microsoft Office 2007, Nutritional Software, Internet, Laser Printing | myNSU account required |
|
Catahoula Lab Jonesville, LA |
NSU Catahoula Center Room 1 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Electronic and Continuing Education 357-6355 |
Microsoft Office 2003, Internet, Laser Printing | myNSU account required |
| LIBRARY WORKSTATIONS |
The following Library areas were also funded through Student Technology Fees. These Library workstations are also open to all Northwestern State University Students.
| Name: | Bldg. and Room Number: | Hours: | Contact: | Software / Information: | Lab Restrictions: |
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Watson Library Natchitoches, LA |
Watson Library Rooms 108, 201, 215, 301, 311 |
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday |
Fleming Thomas 357-4403 |
Internet, Laser Printing | Internet research only |
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Watson Library Natchitoches, LA |
Watson Library Room 108H |
by appointment |
Fleming Thomas 357-4403 |
Internet, Laser Printing | Library Instruction |
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Shreveport Library Shreveport, LA |
Shreveport Library Room 101 |
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday |
Dot Fernandez 318-667-3007 |
Internet, Laser Printing | Internet research only or myNSU account required for Library Instruction |
|
Fort Polk Library Leesville, LA |
Bldg. 552 Room 22 |
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday Closed Weekends |
Corinne Pearce 337-392-3126 |
Internet, Laser Printing | Internet research only |