School of Law Technology FAQs
Personal Computers
Email
Technical Support
Security
University-Provided Resources
Wireless/Wi-Fi
Computer and Printing Resources on Campus
Other Questions
Personal Computers
Does the School of Law have a personal computer requirement?
No, there is no personal computer requirement.
If you do not own or don't have access to a personal computer, the UW Seattle campus has a number of technology spaces open to students.
What computer or laptop does the School of Law recommend?
We recommend devices that support the latest version of Microsoft Windows or Apple macOS and which have active warranty coverage. Your device should also meet the minimum system requirements for running ExamSoft's Examplify software, the exam taking application used by many School of Law classes. See Examplify: Minimum System Requirements for more information.
Can the School of Law loan me a laptop?
Yes! The UW Law Library has a self-serve laptop checkout kiosk available to law students. Please see the library's Student Services - Library Equipment page for more details or ask about it at the library's Information Desk.
All UW students also have access to items provided through the University's Student Technology Loan Program.
Can I receive financial aid to assist in purchasing a computer?
The Financial Aid Office may be able to offer you loan funds to assist toward the purchase of a computer,
provided the computer will be used for educational purposes. For more information, visit the
Office of Student Financial Aid website.
Does the School of Law provide software to students?
No, but the University does. Software which is centrally provided to the UW community, including Microsoft Office, Sophos anti-virus, etc., can be found at the UWare website.
Is Microsoft Office available to students at a discount?
Microsoft Office is available to current UW students at no additional cost. See the UWare website for details.
Email
How do I use email at the School of Law?
Email at the School of Law is provided by UW-IT, with more information available on the IT Connect website.
What happens to my UW email account after I graduate?
Information about what happens to your UW email services after graduation is available on the IT Connect website.
Technical Support
What is the School of Law's technical support policy for students?
Law IT provides support for the School of Law-provided equipment and services which students use to fulfill their academic responsibilities. Additionally, we provide students with technical support for issues affecting the stability and security of resources used by the broader School of Law and/or UW communities.
Law IT is unable to provide service for personally owned student devices. For this sort of support, please see the on-campus UW Computer Vet service.
How do I contact technical support?
You can reach Law IT at or 206-543-6457. For issues with a UW-provided technology resource, such as your UW NetID (e.g. a forgotten password) or UW email, you can also contact UW-IT directly for faster service at or 206-221-5000.
Security
How can I keep my computer secure?
You're strongly encouraged to:
- Install Sophos Anti-Virus, which is provided free to all currently enrolled UW students.
- Keep you computer's operating system fully up to date.
- DO NOT leave your laptop unattended anywhere in the building. A high number of laptop thefts occur on campus, especially in libraries.
What should I do if my computer has a virus?
You can bring your computer to the on-campus UW Computer Vet service for help.
University-Provided Resources
What IT services does the UW provide?
Please see the UW ITConnect Student Quick-Start Guide.
What is a UW NetID, and how do I get one?
Your personal UW NetID (and its password) provides access to many UW online services including MyUW and UW Email. Your UW NetID verifies who you are, ensures the privacy of your personal information, and restricts the use of UW resources to authorized users.
Additional information and support for your UW NetID is available through the IT Connect website.
Does the University provide students with a way to store and share files?
Students have access to several storages services, including UW OneDrive for Business, UW Google Drive, and UW U Drive. More information on available storage and web hosting services is available on the IT Connect website.
Wireless/Wi-Fi
How do I use the UW Wi-Fi network?
See the IT Connect Using Wi-Fi at the UW page for more information.
What should I do if my access to the Wi-Fi network is blocked?
In some situations UW-IT may block a compromised device from accessing the UW network. If you suspect this has happened, you can go to the UW-IT Disabled Network Service page first for instructions. If this doesn't help or you are unable to reach that page, please contact UW-IT at or 206-221-5000 for further assistance.
Computer and Printing Resources on Campus
Are there computers and/or printers available for law student use?
There are several resources available, including:
Other Questions
Where do I go for questions about my UW Husky Card?
For questions about using your Husky Card to access locations in W.H. Gates Hall, please contact the Law School Building Coordinator at
For other Husky Card questions, see the Husky Card Services website.