As a registered student, you are eligible for a free computer account on the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) system. An FAS account provides you with login access to FAS computer labs and e-mail accounts.
You may activate an account via Account Tools beginning 2 business days after your registration is processed and keep the account for the duration of the term. To ensure you have enough time to activate your account before classes begin, register as early as possible. You will need a Harvard ID number and PIN.
Degree and diploma candidates: you may activate an account once you are admitted to a program and keep the account for the duration of the program.
Take advantage of Harvard’s computer facilities at 53 Church Street. Free printing is available. Help desk staff is on hand to answer questions. Find the lab hours on the website or call (617) 495-5485.
An FAS account is required to log in to computers at the Science Center labs. Get answers to your computer questions at the Support Center in the basement of the Science Center. Or contact help@fas.harvard.edu or (617) 495-9000.
Grossman Library in Sever Hall also has computer available for use.
Registered students are eligible for special student pricing on computer hardware and software from Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and GovConnection. You may review these special prices via online services. Choose “Computer Discounts” from the menu. For IBM and Microsoft products, you need a Harvard University ID and PIN to view and purchase prices.