COMPUTER LAB RULES &

REGULATIONS

Swinburne University computing facilities may only be used by

current Swinburne students and staff. Swinburne identity card must
be presented upon request. The computing facilities should only be
used for educational and research purposes.
The following rules and regulations apply to all lab computers on
campus.
Lab Rules & Regulations
1. The computer lab provided by the University is solely for
educational and research activities. Students are prohibited
from using the lab for any other reasons.
2. Students must have a valid student ID card to use the computer
labs.
3. Students must abide by all rules and regulations, such as those
shown on booking sheets, computer screens, and notices
near the computers or on the wall.
4. Two-hour Usage Rule: When the lab is full and students are
waiting for a vacant computer, the two-hour rule will apply.
Students will be limited to 2 hours on the computer per
session.
5. All users must abide by the license requirements of any
software or resources being used on the computer.
6. The downloading of non-coursework related materials is
strictly prohibited on the campus network as it uses much of
the network bandwidth, thus slowing down all internet
access.
7. All personal data must be saved on a floppy disk, handy drive

or on your Home drive. Do not save personal data on the

computer hard drive.
8. Please be reminded to scan your handy drive before use to
reduce the risk of any virus outbreak.
9. The Management is not responsible for any loss of data or

personal belongings regardless of the cause.

10. No moving or unplugging of any equipment in the labs.
11. No pornographic and offensive images & videos.

12. No games (both computer and physical).

13. No downloading of materials such as software, songs, movies,
etc, which are not for academic purposes.
14. No eating and/or drinking (All food and drink to be kept in the

bag; this includes candies, snacks, etc).

15. No smoking.
No Cell Phone use in the lab.
16. No sitting/ putting feet on table benches.

17. No socializing or group discussion not directly related to

computer laboratory work.

18. Students are reminded that once they have completed their

work in the computer lab, they should clean up their area

and log off the computer.
19. Please be informed that the Open Lab is under CCTV

surveillance.
YOUR KIND CO-OPERATION IS MUCH
APPRECIATED.
Warning
• Anyone found in breach of these rules will be removed from
the lab and will face disciplinary action.
• Any acts of vandalism or theft will be prosecuted to the full
extent of the law.
• Do not enter or use the Lab or PCs if you disagree with the

rules and regulations stated above.

Information Technology Services

Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus)
Room: G003
Email: servicedesk@swinburne.edu.my
Tel: 255000 or x5000 (internal)