Computer Labs

In addition to the computers available in the UofT Information Commons, CIRHR graduate students have exclusive access to ten computers in the CIRHR computer lab which is adjacent to the CIRHR Library.

• Internet access, including access to all the electronic resources of the U of T Library system.
• Microsoft Office Suite 2007 (includes PowerPoint)
• SPSS and STATA statistical software
• various plug-ins

Specialized training and instruction take place in an additional lab/classroom that accommodates 30 students. It is located in nearby computing facilities.

Wireless

The UofT Wireless Network (UTORcwn) allows you to use your taptop to access the Internet at the CIRHR and in may locations on the St. George campus for those with a UTORid.

To configure your laptop, please see the detailed setup instructions.

Printing

CIRHR graduate students also have a printing account. Printing is 10 cents per page. New MIRHR students receive a one-time only 50 pages of free printing.

Students and library visitors have access to the CIRHR library's coin-operated photocopier (10 cents per page).

Software and Hardware

• Licensed Software Office (LSO) sells software at discount prices, including a student version of SPSS statistical software.
• The UofT Computer Shop sells MS Office and other software at discount prices.
• The UofT Computer Shop also sells laptops, tablets and other devices. They guarantee the lowest Apple prices in the Toronto area.

Anti-virus Software: Symantec Anti-Virus (SAV) software is free to all enrolled students. You will need your UTORid to download the software.