Catholic colleges offer a wide variety of technological resources to students to aid in their education and convenience. While the specific technological resources offered does depend on the specific Catholic college, there are some common resources that most colleges offer.
Almost all colleges, Catholic or other, have some sort of computer lab open to students. This is typically equipped with several computers available to students, Wi-Fi, a printer, and a scanner. Some colleges may require students to sign in or present their ID to use the computer lab, and additionally some may include a fee for use of the printer or scanner. Many colleges keep their computer labs open 24/7 for students to use.
Library technology, such as an online library with academic resources, is also often open to students. Some Catholic colleges may also offer conference rooms or study rooms with printers, scanners, chargers, or other collaborative technology for students working on projects or in study groups.
Most colleges, Catholic or other, also use education systems like Blackboard or Canvas that allow students to see coursework, communicate with their professor, turn items in, and view their class progress. These can usually be accessed from anywhere, so long as the student has Wi-Fi.
Some colleges will also have partnerships or deals with Microsoft or Google and will give students access to the software for free or for a discounted rate. Generally, colleges also give students a student email that comes with some sort of drive, like google drive or one drive, that allows storage space and collaboration on projects, such as working on a presentation with other students.
Occasionally, Catholic colleges will also offer a laptop loaner program to students who cannot afford their own laptop but need one for their studies and homework. These are returned to the college later on.
Many Catholic colleges, and other colleges, have IT services available to students. Sometimes this goes as far as repair or replacement of devices that are not working, and sometimes this only applies to software or programs that are related to schoolwork or the college itself.
These are just some of the most basic examples of technological resources that Catholic colleges offer. Some colleges may offer even more advanced resources like virtual reality and smart classrooms, and some may cover only the basics, like campus-wide Wi-Fi. To find out what specific technological resources a Catholic college offers, inquire with an admissions officer or check the website of the college(s) you are interested in.