Mills values innovation in education, and our progressive outlook is reflected in our commitment to providing students with full and easy access to technology of all kinds ... for learning and for living.

Campus-wide computer resources make it convenient for students to stay connected. All residence halls are equipped with 24/7 computer labs (Mac and PC) and networked printers. There are also computers available for use in classrooms during non-class hours, as well as labs dedicated to academic departments for use by students in those majors. There is even a computer lab designated expressly for commuting students.

At Mills, you can go online wherever, whenever, via wireless technology. Ranked by Intel as one of the top 50 colleges in the U.S. for wireless Internet access, Mills offers access points in historic residential living areas and labs, as well as in the library, academic classrooms, and many student gathering places such as the Tea Shop, Café Suzie, Founders Commons, and Toyon Meadow.

F.W. Olin Library—a window on the world.

Student research today extends well beyond books on shelves, so we have made a strong commitment to Internet resources. Whether you choose to go to the library in person, or access our comprehensive resources from offsite via the Internet (24/7/365), you’ll find that our web-based catalog MINERVA gives you access to the tools you need. The library subscribes to more than 60 databases that give you a virtual collection with research capabilities comparable to those at a major research institution. 

Multimedia equipment is just as readily available. The library features a dedicated listening/viewing room, with an extensive collection of audio tapes, records, discs, films, slides, and videotapes.

Technology is an important part of the classroom experience at Mills. Many courses have dedicated Web pages that give students access to specific research, reading, or discussion boards. Students can even listen to assigned audio clips and view images from home or the residence halls. Professors also have webcasting equipment available for webinars and special events.

Mills' Audio-Visual Learning Center (AVLC) is another multimedia resource for students. Like the library, the AVLC offers all kinds of listening and viewing equipment, but here students can check out some equipment like digital cameras or video recorders for use offsite for class projects.  

Mills offers all students private email accounts (for life) and free virus protection software for your personal computer. There is also space for things such as personal Web pages and chat rooms.

Mills offers free, self-paced, interactive training called Element K for over 500 computing applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, and visual programs like Dreamweaver and Photoshop. You don't need to own or install the software you're learning about because Element K simulates the environment for you. You can access it from any computer (on or off campus) with an Internet connection.

Take care of business online.  

Check your grades, financial aid status, or update your student record. Technology at Mills helps you take care of business in an instant.