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Inside of Geospatial Research Lab

The university provides a wide range of computing resources and support services. There are more than 20 computer laboratories at AU. American University Library's main facility, Bender Library, also has numerous computers for research. 

Please contact the labs directly for the most up to date information regarding their hours of operation and service offerings.

Computer Labs, Open Access

The Anderson Computing Complex is located on the basement level of Anderson Hall with an entrance on the north side of the building near the Centennial parking garage. It is open every day of the week from 8 am - midnight. The lab is open to the entire AU community.

The Geospatial Research Lab is located on the basement floor of the Bender Library in Room B53. Specialized geospatial software is available in the Geospatial Research Lab, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS, and ENVI+IDL. The lab is open to all AU students, but preference is given to students using geospatial software when the lab is full.

The Kogod Financial Services & IT Lab is located on the terrace level of the Kogod School of Business building expansion in room T51. During the Fall and Spring semesters, it is open from 9 am - 11 pm on Monday - Thursday; 9 am - 8 pm on Friday; and 12 pm - 8 pm on Saturday and Sunday. During the Summer, it is open from 12 pm - 8 pm on Monday - Friday, and 12 pm - 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The facility is open to all AU students, except when in use for a class.

The Kogod Student Mini Lab is located on the terrace level of the Kogod School of Business building expansion in room T54. It is open from 7 am - 11 pm on Monday - Friday, and 7 am - 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The facility is open to all AU students.

The Editing Lab is an open work space designed for students to complete projects in film, video and graphics. The lab contains 13 MacPro and iMac computer systems equipped with the latest versions of Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Audition. The lab is located in McKinley 301 and is open Monday - Saturday; closed Sunday.

The School of Public Affairs Lab is located on the subterrace of the Kerwin building, Room ST-01. It is open from 9:30 am - 8:30 pm on Monday - Thursday; 9:30 am - 7:30 pm on Friday; 12 pm - 7 pm on Saturday; and closed on Sunday. The facility is open to all AU students, except when in use for a class.

Computer Labs, Limited Access

  • Academic Support Center
    Mary Graydon Center, second floor
  • CAS Graphic Design Labs
    Katzen Arts Center 202, 203, 204
  • CAS Chemistry Lab
    Beeghly Chemistry Building 316
  • CAS Audio Technology
    Katzen Arts Center 135
  • CAS Language Resource Center
    Anderson Building, Lower Level B10
  • CAS New Media Lab
    Katzen Arts Center 205
  • CAS Psychology Lab
    Asbury Building, north 212
  • SOC Computer Classrooms/Labs
    McKinley 302 and 304 
  • SOC Advanced Graphics Lab
    McKinley 301 
  • SOC Motion Graphics Classroom/Lab
    McKinley T12 
  • SOC iMac Lab
    McKinley T14 
  • SOC Media Production Center
    Media Production Center 102 

Unstaffed Computing Clusters

  • American University Library
    Bender Library, 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors  
  • Graduate Research Center
    Accessible from Bender Library, Lower Level; or the School of International Service, Terrace Level

Did you know? 700 plus

computers are available in campus computer labs