Tech Tip

Never store your documents or save passwords on a public computer.

Spring 2024 Lab Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Important Dates

  • Monday, January 22: First Day of Classes
  • April 1 - April 7: Spring Recess
  • Monday, April 1: Cesar Chavez Day
  • Friday, May 10: Last Day of Classes
  • May 13 - May 18: Final Examinations
  • May 20 - May 24: Commencement

Usage Limit

Each computer is allocated for 4 hours of usage, the timer is set to auto-extend if there is no one in the queue.

The computer is set to auto log-off for inactivity of 15 minutes.

Printing Costs

Black and White: $0.10 / page
Color: $1.50 / page

Laptop Printing

Students can print documents from their laptops. Please visit the COB Laptop Printing website.

  • Black and White: CBA 243 - Open Access Lab - BW
  • Color Printing: CBA 243 - Open Access Lab - Color

Beach ID Card

Beach ID Card machine is located in the back of the computer lab, CBA 237.

You may also add money on your card using a credit/debit card on the Beach ID website.

Questions and concerns regarding should be directed to (562) 985-7388 or idcard@csulb.edu

Contact Information

COB Employee Directory
Campus Directory
Campus Police: 562-985-4101

Log Off

Please Log-off from the computer and any personal email or social accounts before you leave.

No Food or Drinks Allowed

Thank you for helping us keep our labs clean by following the no food or drinks policy.

Remember to Save

Please remember to constantly save all your files. (e.g. OneDrive, Dropbox, or a USB flash drive). COB IT is not responsible for lost files.

Your Privacy

Please remember to Log-off from your email, social media, and any other personal accounts.

Learn about Private Browsing

Technical Support

For immediate assistance, please go to the front counter of the COB Computer Labs in CBA 243.

For assistance with BeachMail, BeachBoard, MyCSULB, or Wi-Fi, please call the CSULB Technology Help Desk: 562-985-4959 or email helpdesk@csulb.edu.