Computer labs
Our computer labs are open to Warner College students using their CSU eID information and are located in the Michael Smith Natural Resources building. The labs provide access to systems and a variety of software. We also provide students with resources for printing large posters and maps, as well as papers and reports.
Open Computer Lab
Michael Smith Natural Resources Building 107A
Classroom Labs – open outside of class times
Michael Smith Natural Resources Building 232 East and West
Michael Smith Natural Resources Building 230
Remote Computer Lab
Warner Rams have access to a remote computer lab anywhere off campus. You can access services and software through this connection from anywhere.
Printing Services
Warner College uses the HandPrint system for printing in computer labs and at distributed printers throughout our buildings. Send your media to HandPrint and print it off at any connected printer.
Plotter Printing
Large-format printing is exclusively available in the Open Computer Lab (MSNR 107A).
To print: Bring your CSU ID and a USB drive containing your document saved as a PDF to the lab attendant desk.
IT Support
To Request Support:
Walk-in Support:
- Monday through Friday: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Location: Room 206 in the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building
Computer Lab Hours
| Regular Fall & Spring Semesters | Hours |
| Mon-Thurs | 7:30am-10:00pm |
| Friday | 7:30am-7:00pm |
| Saturday | 12:00pm-6:00pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am-7:00pm |
| University Holidays | CLOSED |
| Summer & Semester Breaks | Hours |
| Mon-Fri | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Weekends | CLOSED |
| University Holidays | CLOSED |
Students accessing the computer labs on weekends or after 5pm need to use their CSU ID cards on the door card readers located on the SE and SW entrances to the building.
Laptop Checkout
Our students can check out laptops for use and these machines carry all the same software as the machines in the Warner Computer labs. You can checkout laptops from the Open Computer Lab (MSNR107) by talking with the attendant.
Student software
Our students have access to a suite of software that are important for their courses and future careers. Access these tools on machines in our computer labs, or through the remote computer lab.
Your Warner Account – Getting started
New to Warner College? Here is what you need to activate and use your Warner College Account. You can use this account to access technology services, maintain your directory profile, use your available email account, and connect to campus remotely via the VPN.
Your Warner College Account
WCNR computing and network access is provisioned based on your affiliation with the college.
Access is granted automatically within 24 hours if our systems discover:
- you are a student, faculty or staff with a home department in the college
- you are a student from another college taking a Warner College class
- you are a sponsored affiliate of Warner College
If our systems cannot automatically detect your eligibility, you will need to request an exception through the link below.
Getting an Email Account
All Colorado State University students, faculty, and staff are given a free email account with the creation of an eID. Visit the NetID website to create a NetID.
Microsoft 365 Service
The CSU IT help system is the source for information about the Microsoft 365 based-calendar for employees and students, mail/calendar clients and client access, tips and tricks for setting up, configuring, and getting the most out of MS Exchange.
Get connected – CSU VPN
Install and run CSU’s VPN client, Global Protect, available at https://it.colostate.edu/cybersecurity/globalprotect-vpn/.
Map Network Drive (Windows)
- Two-factor authentication is required for connection to the CSU network from off-campus. Ensure you have Duo properly setup.
- Connect to the CSU network using the Global Protect client. You will need the Duo app for your two-factor authentication when logging into the Global Protect client.
- Right-click “My Computer” and choose “Map network drive…”
- Choose drive letter “N:”
- Network path: \\acns.colostate.edu\wcnr-network
- Username:
COLOSTATE.EDU\<your NetID username>
OR
<your NetID username>@COLOSTATE.EDU - Password: <your NetID password>
Map Network Drive (Mac OSX 10.10+)
- Two-factor authentication is required for connection to the CSU network from off-campus. Ensure you have Duo properly setup.
- Connect to the CSU network using the Global Protect client. You will need the Duo app for your two-factor authentication when logging into the Global Protect client.
- In Finder, click Go -> “Connect to Server…”
- Server Address: smb://COLOSTATE.EDU;<your NetID username>@acns.colostate.edu/wcnr-network
- Username:
COLOSTATE.EDU\<your NetID username>
OR
<your NetID username>@COLOSTATE.EDU - Password: <your NetID password>
Linux SSH
Use Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac), and then connect to linux.warnercnr.colostate.edu