Dormitories

 

 

The New School provides high-speed, 24 hour Internet connections to all dormitory rooms in the 13th Street, 20th Street, William Street, Union Square and Loeb Hall Residences. Students must provide their own properly configured computers.

  • Both Windows PCs and Macs must be configured to allow automatic downloads of operating system updates. 
  • Both Windows PCs and Macs are required to run an anti-virus program with updated anti-virus definitions.

Free Symantec Anti-virus software courtesy of The New School! The New School is providing you with the current version of Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate Edition at no cost. This software entitles you to free updates for as long as you are enrolled at or affiliated with The New School. Anti-virus software download for Windows and Mac is accessed exclusively within MyNewSchool - under "Student", "Faculty" or "Employee" tab, click "Get Free Anti-virus Software".

AVG free.grisoft.com (free) for PC

ClamX www.markallan.co.uk/clamXav (free) for Mac


 

 

Dormitories FAQ

Q: What campus network service is available in the dormitories?
A: High-speed, 24-hour Internet access is in all dormitory rooms in the 13th Street, 20th Street, William Street, Union Square and Loeb Hall Residences. There is no cost.
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Q: How do I connect?
A: You connect by Ethernet card and cable only. You cannot use a wireless card or a modem.
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Q: How do I troubleshoot if I cannot get to the Internet?
A: Isolate the problem. Here's how...
1. Check that your computer is configured and working correctly:
- Go to a friend's room who has a working Dormitories internet connection.
Connect your computer using your friend's cable to his/her wall jack. If you can't browse the Internet, your computer is not configured properly or it has a hardware problem.
- If your computer can browse the Internet using your friend's cable and wall jack, it is properly configured. There is likely a problem with your cable or the wall jack in your room.
2. Borrow your friend's cable and connect your computer to the wall jack in your room.
- If you connect, get a new cable.
- If you still can not connect in your room using your friend's cable, your problem is probably the wall jack. Call the Help Desk at (212) 229-5300 x2828.
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Q: Can I get assistance if I still have trouble?
A: Yes, call the Help Desk (212) 229-5300 x2828 for phone assistance or to make an appointment. With an appointment, you can bring in your laptop. The university does not offer in-room technical assistance.
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Last updated 01/11/2008