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About Coursework Computer Accounts
Coursework accounts allow instructors to request access to special lab equipment and computing resources for all of the students in a given class. The application process helps ITS ensure that the appropriate software and training sessions are available.
If you have questions, see our frequently asked questions about Coursework Accounts.
How to Apply
If you would like your students to have access to specific ITS computer labs and/or shared system resources, log in to the online Coursework Computer Account Request Form using your NYU NetID and password. The form provides you with the opportunity to describe the hardware and software requirements for your class. Once your form has been processed, ITS Client Services will send you specific access information via email.
Types of Coursework Accounts
The following overview of ITS coursework computer accounts provides brief information about eligibility and type of services provided.
Instructional Services |
Description of Service |
Lab Access |
For non-degree and non-diploma based courses and special events. Provides access to the ITS computer labs (see http://www.nyu.edu/its/labs for locations. |
UNIX |
Full UNIX access for programming and class web page composition. Email access created for SCPS Non-Credit Courses ONLY. |
Stats1 |
For social science research. Statistical programming and procuring and analysis of data sets. |
Blackboard |
Blackboard accounts are not a type of coursework account. For information about Blackboard access, go to the main Faculty Accounts page. (For NYU Faculty & Staff only.) |
Arts Facilities |
Description of Service: (all services require approval) |
Digital Video & Audio Studio Access |
For imaging and/or multimedia support, introductory video support, or incidental video support as part of multimedia preparation. Provides access to the multimedia facilities at the Fourth Street Academic Technology Center & Digital Video & Audio Studio, 35 West 4th Street. |
Scientific Computing |
Description of Service: (all services require approval) |
Scientific Research Cluster (SCIRES) |
For manuscript preparation, light weight computing, WWW related activities, and scientific applications not requiring substantial computing, communications resources, or storage utilization. |
Scientific Visualization Lab (SCIVIS) |
For research activities using applications with substantial interactive two and three dimensional graphics animation and video-graphics demands. |
Parallel Systems (SCIHPC) |
For applications that can exploit the use of multiprocessor |
Helium |
Restricted to members of the Chemistry Department. |
Page last reviewed: February 1, 2011