Technology Services

Anatomy/Zoology Building

Room W106

Hours/Availability:

8-5 p.m.
Badge access for CVMBS users outside these times.

Technology available:

• 52 Windows workstations (including podium)
• Dedicated desktop and laptop projection

Contact:

Shazette Pierce
[email protected]
(970) 491-5849

Room E106

Hours/Availability:

Scheduling not available. Only current CVMBS undergraduate students can log into these computers.

Technology available:

• 36 Windows workstations (including podium) on rolling carts

Room H205

Hours/Availability:

Only current BMS human anatomy undergraduate students have access to use this lab.

Technology available:

• 101 virtual reality machines, including instructor machine

Room H309

Hours/Availability:

Only current BMS human anatomy undergraduate students have access to use this lab.

Technology available:

• 76 machines, including podium machine

Pathology Building

Room 111

Hours/Availability:

Only second-year D.V.M. students have badge access to the room.

Technology available:

• 2 Windows workstations
• 1 network printer
• 4 attached conference rooms

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Library, Room A236

Hours/Availability:

Anyone with VTH/ClinSci badge access and an active NetID can use this lab.

Technology available:

• 3 Windows general workstations
• 1 network printer
• Windows laptops available for rental to CVMBS students, staff, and faculty until Spring 2026.

Contact:

Amy Marso
[email protected]
(970) 297-1274

CVMBS has networks, programs, and other electronic resources that are managed by the CVMBS IT Services group. If you need access to a CVMBS resource, complete a Network Resource Request and a server administrator will work with you to get the access you need.

• Instructions to connect to CVMBS Network Drives with a Windows Computer
• Instructions to connect to CVMBS Network Drives with a Macintosh Computer

To be successful in the D.V.M. Program, you are welcome to use whatever device you prefer for casual tasks like note taking, reading, and email. However, your courses, labs, and exams require a compatible laptop computer. The D.V.M. Program uses two key platforms:

• Canvas for coursework, assignments, quizzes, and course content
• ExamSoft/Examplify for secure course exams

Because of technical limitations, not all devices can run these systems, so your primary computer must be a compatible laptop.

Selecting a compatible laptop

To fully participate in all coursework and exams, every incoming D.V.M. student must have one of the following:

Windows laptop:

• 64-bit Windows 11 (23H2, 24H2, or 25H2)
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
• 4GB available hard drive space
• Screen resolution at least 1280 x 768
• Working USB port (adapter may be needed)
• Administrator-level permissions
• Internet access for downloads and exam uploads
• Compatible with Canvas browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
• Must be able to install and run Examplify
• Not Windows 11 S mode
• Not Windows RT
• ARM processors are not supported

Apple laptop:

• macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, or Tahoe
• Intel or Apple M-series processor
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
• 4GB available hard drive space
• Screen resolution at least 1280 x 768
• Working USB port (adapter may be needed)
• Administrator-level permissions
• Internet access for downloads and exam uploads
• Compatible with Canvas browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
• Must be able to install and run Examplify

Examplify and ExamSoft will not run reliably on:

• iPads
• Chromebooks
• Android tablets or phones
• Linux operating systems
• Virtual machines (e.g., Parallels, VMWare, remote desktops)

Also, Examplify does not support touchscreen input on Mac or Windows laptops – you must use a standard keyboard/mouse or trackpad.

When to use other devices

Some devices are useful for supplemental tasks but are not sufficient on their own:

Tablets and phones (iPad, Android):

• Good for reading content, checking announcements, or taking notes
• May have limited Canvas functionality
• Cannot run Examplify reliably – not acceptable as your only device

Chromebooks

• Can access some web apps and Canvas pages
• Cannot run Examplify reliably – not acceptable as your only device

Quick guide

Device type	Canvas access?	Submit assignments?	Take exams?	Can be your main device?
Windows laptop	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple laptop	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chromebook	Limited	Limited	No	No
Tablet (iPad/Android)	Limited	Limited	No	No
Phone	Limited	Limited	No	No