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Wireless Internet    Campus Computer Resources    Printing & Photocopying    
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Wireless Internet

Mercy College provides free wireless Internet for students on campus, which will appear under the wireless network name, Guest.  Users of the wireless network must agree to 'Terms and Conditions' prior to use.  For more information, please refer to:
Wireless Network Access PDF file

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Campus Computer Resources

Mercy College provides computer work stations in three locations on campus. Students have access to equipment and software applications that are needed for academic assignments.

Laboratory computers use Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Office 2003. To ensure compatibility, saving files in a format compatible with Office 2003 is recommended.  For directions on how to save files in Office 2003-compatible formats, refer to the files below:

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Printing and Photocopying

Student printing is available in all computer labs with the help of a print control debit card. Photocopy machines are available in the library and large computer lab using the same print control debit system. Students receive 100 free copies each semester to cover essential printing and can add money to their account for additional copies throughout the semester.  Copies are charged at $.10 per page.

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Email Access

Students receive a Mercy College email account during orientation. Students are expected to check email regularly for classwork and college announcements.

Username and Password

Username is your first initial, last name and last two digits of your social security number (for example: asmith85).

Password is Mchs and the last four digits of your social security number. The password is case sensitive, so remember to capitalize the M. (for example: Mchs8577).

Changing Your Password

Use the instructions (click here) to change your MCHS Student Email Password. These instructions are also in the Blackboard Student Course.

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Quick Links

Computer Lab Hours

  • Location: Brennan Hall, Room 128 (Badge Access Required)
    Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
    Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday: Closed
  • Location: Building 1, Room 122
    Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
    Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    Sunday: 5 p.m. - 10p.m.
  • Location: Building 2, Room 154
    Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Instructions

Technical Support

For assistance with computer resources, please contact:

Jason Morgan, Technology Specialist
Local: (515) 643-6704
Fax (515) 643-6698
Toll Free (515) 637-2994, ext 3-6704
jmorgan@mercydesmoines.org

Support is also available from the
Mercy Medical Center IT Help Desk at (515) 643-3060.