Open Labs & Student Resources
The CS Department provides several open lab spaces and resource centers for students to work on assignments, projects, research, and receive academic support.
Problem Solving Lab (PS Lab) - Dragas Hall Room 1103G
This lab is an open facility free to use by CS students for coursework and practice.
- Capacity: 39 machines (26 single-monitor workstations, 13 dual-monitor workstations)
- Specifications: Intel Core i7 processors, 16GB RAM
- Monitors: 27-inch Dell monitors
Open Research Lab (OR Lab) - ECS Room 3104
This lab is typically used by students to work on assignments, projects, and research. Classes may also be held in this room.
- Capacity: 27 machines
- Specifications: Intel Core i7 processors, 16GB RAM
- Monitors: 27-inch Dell monitors
Tutoring Center (CSURC) - Dragas Hall Room 1115
The CS Undergraduate Resource Center (CSURC) serves as a tutoring lab for CS students.
- Services: Tutoring for Math and CS courses, assistance for the CS exit exam.
- Capacity: 9 machines
- Specifications: 11th generation Intel Core i7 CPUs, 16GB RAM, NVMe storage
- Monitors: 27-inch Dell monitors
Lab Hours and Proxy Card Access
The Problem Solving Lab (DGS 1103G) and Open Research Lab (ECS 3104) are open for student use with a valid CS account.
After-hours and weekend access to these labs is available to all students currently enrolled in a CS course. You may request access by sending an email to root@cs.odu.edu with your UIN.
| Day | Dragas PS Lab (DGS 1103G) | ECS OR Lab (ECS 3104) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Proxy Card Only | Proxy Card Only |
| Sunday | Proxy Card Only | Proxy Card Only |
Note
CSURC (DGS 1115) hours may vary based on tutoring schedules. Please check with the department or posted schedules for specific CSURC availability.