Note: These restrictions are no longer in place.

 

Please view the table below to see what student computing labs are available and what restrictions are currently in place. It is important to note that this information can change at any time, so please check this page regularly for the latest updates.

Restrictions for physical access to labs

  • You must wear a mask at all times.

  • Please adhere to social distancing protocols.

  • Sanitise your hands when entering the lab.

Lab availability for ICTS-managed labs

Engineering and the Built Environment

Student computing lab

Face-to-face teaching

Discretionary physical use

Remotely accessible

Red Lab

Y

N

Y

Red Ext

Y

N

Y

CAE Lab

Y

N

Y

Green Lab

N

Y

Y

Architecture Labs

Undergrad CAD Lab

N

N

Y

Planning Lab

N

N

Y

Studio Lab 3

N

N

Y

Studio Lab 4

N

N

Y

Construction Economic Management Lab

CEM Lab

N

CEM postgrads are allowed to use this lab in some instances

Y

Science

Student computing lab

Maximum capacity

 

Operating hours: Monday to Thursday

(closed Sundays)

Operating hours: Friday

(closed Sundays)

Operating hours: Saturday

(closed Sundays)

Face-to-face teaching

Discretionary physical use

Remotely accessible

Scilab A

85

08:30 - 22:00

08:30 - 21:00

10:00 - 15:00

Y

Y

N

Scilab B

29

08:30 - 22:00

08:30 - 21:00

10:00 - 15:00

Y

Y

N

Scilab C

64

08:00 - 17:00

08:00 - 17:00

CLOSED

Y

Y

N

Scilab D1

84

08:00 - 17:00

08:00 - 17:00

CLOSED

Y

Y

N

Scilab D2

29

08:00 - 17:00

08:00 - 17:00

CLOSED

Y

Y

N

Note: Scilab B may only be used for discretionary use if there are no scheduled exams or courses taking place.

Health Sciences

Please adhere to these restrictions when using one of these labs:

  • You must wear a KN95 mask at all times.
  • You are required to wipe the keyboard and surrounding area with provided wipes before using the computer.
  • Santise your hands your hands when entering the lab as well as frequently during your time there.
  • Partitions are in place between all PCs for your protection.
  • Sit in designated seats.
  • When queueing, please practice social distancin by standing behind the red tape.

There is limited discretionary use between and after classes or assessments.

Student computing lab

 Maximum capacity

Operating hours

Face-to-face teaching

Discretionary physical use

Remotely accessible

Health Lab

Open Area

53

Monday – Friday: 07h00-18h00

Saturday – Sunday:
08h00 – 16h00

Y

Y

N

Health Lab

Teaching Lab 1

 

11

Monday – Friday: 07h00-18h00

Saturday – Sunday:
08h00 – 16h00

Y

Y

N

Health Lab

Teaching Lab 2

14

Monday – Friday: 07h00-18h00

Saturday – Sunday:
08h00 – 16h00

Y

Y

N

Health Lab

Teaching Lab 3

 

16

Monday – Friday: 07h00-18h00

Saturday – Sunday:
08h00 – 16h00

Y

Y

N

Health Lab

Teaching Lab 4

12

Monday – Friday: 07h00-18h00

Saturday – Sunday:
08h00 – 16h00

Y

Y

N

Health Lab

Teaching Lab 5

12

Monday – Friday: 07h00-19h00

Saturday – Sunday:
08h00 – 13h00

Y

Y

N

Wolfson Lab 1

30

Monday – Friday: 08h30-21h30

Saturday – Sunday:
Closed

Y

Y

N

Wolfson Lab 2

30

Monday – Friday:08h30-21h30

Saturday – Sunday:
Closed: 08h00 - 13h00

Y

Y

N

Residence computing labs

During this time, only 50% or less of the listed number can be accommodated for physical access.

Student computing lab

Opening hours

Face-to-face teaching only

Discretionary physical use

Remotely accessible

Baxter Student Learning Centre

Monday to Thursday:  13:00 - 00:00

Friday
13:00 - 22:00

Saturday and Sunday
10:00 - 22:00

N

Y

N

Clarinus Lab

Monday to Thursday:
17:00 - 21:00

Friday
17:00 - 20:00

Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 to 13:00

N

Y

N

Forest Hill Lab

Monday to Sunday:
18:00 - 22:00

Saturday and Sunday:
13:00 to 15:00

N

Y

N

Liesbeeck Lab

Monday to Thursday
17:00 - 21:00

Friday
17:00 - 20:00

Saturday and Sunday:
12:00 - 15:00

N

Y

N

Obz Square Lab

Monday to Thursday
17:00 - 21:00

Friday
17:00 - 20:00

Saturday and Sunday:
12:00 - 15:00

N

Y

N

Rochester Lab

Monday to Thursday
17:00 - 21:00

Friday
17:00 - 20:00

Saturday and Sunday:
12:00 - 15:00

N

Y

N

Lab availability in faculty labs

Commerce

 Student computing lab

Accessible to

Operating hours

Used for exams

Discretionary physical use

Remotely accessible

COM_COMLAB

Commerce students when there are no tests or exams underway

Monday to Friday
08:00 to 20:00

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
09:00 to 17:00 

Y

Y

Y

The Alumni Lab Complex and all other Commerce labs are open for bookings only weekdays from 08:00 to 16:00.

Humanities labs available

Student computing lab

Maximum Capacity

Operating hours

Face-to-face teaching

Discretionary physical use

Remotely accessible

Upper Campus

Beattie (Discretionary)

30

08h00-18h00

N

Y

Y

Beattie (Teaching)

15

08h00-18h00

Y

N

Y

Southside 1

20

08h00-18h00

Y

N

Y

Southside 2

7

08h00-18h00

Y

N

Y

Postgraduate Lab

27

08h00-18h00

N

Y

N

Language Lab 24

7

08h00-18h00

N

N

N

Language Lab 25

7

08h00-18h00

Y

N

N

College of Music

SACM C09

5

08h00-18h00

Y

N

N

SACM C10

8

08h00-18h00

N

Y

N

Hiddingh Campus

Bertram PC Lab 1.01

9

08h00-18h00

Y

Y

N

Bertram PC Lab 1.02

6

08h00-18h00

Y

Y

N

Bertram PC Lab 1.07

4

08h00-18h00

N

Y

N

UG Video Lab 2.07

5

08h00-18h00

Y

Y

N

Hiddingh Hall PC Lab

5

08h00-18h00

N

Y

N