Technology-enhanced teaching and learning is supported by instructional computer labs and open access computer labs located in Phelps Hall, Psychology East, and Social Sciences and Media Studies (SSMS). These flexible spaces are designed to function as classrooms and can also be configured to support group work, lab sections, office hours, and other academic activities. When not scheduled for formal instruction, all computer labs are available to students for open access use.
Contacts
- Phone: (805) 893-3549
- Email: help@classrooms.ucsb.edu
- Summer Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Computer Lab Types & Locations
Instructional Labs
Individual student stations facing a lecture station and projection surface.
- Phelps 1513 (25 Stations) (Windows Lab)
- Phelps 1517 (25 Stations) (Mac Lab)
- Phelps 1526 (25 Stations) (Windows Lab)
- Psychology East 1805 (25 Stations) (Windows Lab) - Closed for the Summer
- Psychology East 1806 (25 Stations) (Windows Lab) - Closed for the Summer
- Social Sciences and Media Studies (SSMS) 1301 (55 Stations) (Windows Lab)
- Social Sciences and Media Studies (SSMS) 1303 (30 Stations) (Windows Lab)
- Social Sciences and Media Studies (SSMS) 1304 (25 Stations) (Windows Lab)
Collaborative Project Labs
Individual student stations are arranged along the room’s periphery, with a central area designed for collaborative instruction.
- Phelps 1518 (25 Stations) (Mac Lab)
- Phelps 1529 (25 Stations) (Windows Lab)
- Social Sciences and Media Studies (SSMS) 1005 (25 Stations) (Windows Lab) - Closed for the Summer
- Social Sciences and Media Studies (SSMS) 1007 (25 Stations) (Windows Lab) - Closed for the Summer
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Lab
Individual student stations facing a lecture station and projection surface where users bring their own laptop and connect to a USB-C docking station with an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power.
- Phelps 1525 (25 Stations) (BYOD Lab)
Seminar Lab
A lab with a large conference table to support small seminar courses and meetings that require both discussion and hands-on work.
- Phelps 1514 (10 Stations) (Windows Lab)
Open Access Labs
Open access labs are available for student use during normal hours.
- Phelps 1521 (40 Stations) (Windows Lab)
- Psychology East 1804 (11 Stations) (Windows Lab) - Closed for the Summer
See information about Project-Based Learning (PBL) Classrooms located across campus.
Computer Lab Locations

Computer Lab Guidelines
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Bikes, e-bikes, scooters, motorized scooters, and other personal vehicles are not permitted in any of our computer labs. For safety and accessibility, they may not be stored in hallways or near any doorway.
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Certified service animals are welcome in the computer labs. Pets and other animals are not permitted.