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College of Science and Mathematics

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Computing Support

The Computing Support team offers technical assistance to all faculty and staff in the College of Science and Mathematics. 

Contact

For technical assistance, please contact the Computing Support team one of the following ways:

Phone: 805-756-6622
Email: csm-servicedesk@calpoly.edu

Hours

Our technical support hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Our lab and studio classroom support hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Computing Support Staff
NAME TITLE OFFICE PHONE (805) EMAIL
David Sexton Information Technology Consultant 180-331 756-6659 dsexton@calpoly.edu
Alan Gravlee Information Technology Consultant 180-331 756-6254 agravlee@calpoly.edu
Arthur Huebner Supervisor, Information Technology Consultant 180-331 756-6030 ahuebner@calpoly.edu
Colby Bell Information Technology Consultant 180-331 756-2776 cbell18@calpoly.edu

Purchasing a Computer - Faculty and Staff

Please contact the CSM Computing Support team at csm-servicedesk@calpoly.edu to discuss purchasing technology for teaching and research.

Purchasing a Computer - Students

If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to afford the technology you need to be academically successful, you can apply to Cal Poly Cares for assistance. Cal Poly Cares is available to any Cal Poly student including those who are not federal Title IV eligible, such as international and undocumented students. Information on additional financial assistance, assistive technology, and remote learning is available on the Student Technology webpage.

The College of Science and Mathematics does not have strict requirements around student computers. However, a well functioning computer is an important tool for academic success. A computer with the specifications below should last for your four years at Cal Poly:

  Model processor memory storage
Mac Laptop 13" MacBook Pro or 16" MacBook Pro  M1 processor 16GB 512GB SSD
Mac desktop iMac or Mac Mini M1 processor 16GB 512GB SSD
PC laptop No specific recommendation Intel i5 8th Gen Quad-core or newer 16GB 512GB SSD
PC desktop No specific recommendation Intel i5 8th Gen 6-Core or newer 16GB 512GB SSD

The Cal Poly Bookstore can assist you with the purchase of a computer.

We understand that not all computing needs will be covered by these specs.  Please email your questions and requests to csm-servicedesk@calpoly.edu.

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