Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services

ITS Non-Catalog Computer Lab Scheduling

Non-catalog classes are defined as classes that do not appear in the Northern Illinois University (NIU) Registration and Records Course Catalog.  ITS managed labs are available for a charge on a limited basis for workshops, seminars and other instructional purposes.  The scheduling request must be received one week prior to the event to allow adequate processing time.  Earlier notification will increase the likelihood that lab space and resources can be secured.

The ITS lab environment includes:

  • Windows XP operating system
  • Microsoft Office 2003 Software Suite (including Excel and Access)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer (allows web browsing and e-mail access)

Note:  In accordance with the NIU Acceptable Use Policy, every customer using a networked computer must have an individually assigned AccountID.  If members of the workshop or class do not have a NIU AccountID (student Z-ID or staff ID), guest ID's can be assigned so access to computing services can be granted.

To schedule a non-catalog class in an ITS computer lab, e-mail laboperations@niu.edu. For questions, please call the ITS Lab Operations Office at at 815-753-5700 during normal business hours.

When sending a scheduling request to laboperations@niu.edu, please do the following:

Put "Attention: ITS Non-Catalog Computer Lab Scheduling" in the subject line and include the following information in the e-mail:

  • Billing Information
  • Event Date
  • Event Duration
  • Number of Guest AccountID's Required
  • Contact Name & Phone Number