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Special Programs and Services

Academic Computing

The University provides a sun SPARC 1000 Server (ROHAN running UNIX), and a VAX (UCSVAX running VMS) for academic computing. A CRAY C98/8128 Supercomputer located at the San Diego Supercomputer Center is available for assigned coursework and research projects. All are available to the university community via terminals or microcomputers through TELNET. TELNET also links students to specialty computing centers located at other California State Universities. The University has over 1,000 microcomputers in 49 labs provided through individual departments and colleges. Student computing and e-mail accounts on ROHAN and UCSVAX are available through a student account system. This system allows enrolled SDSU students to create their own accounts on these machines via TELNET from any terminal on campus or via a modem from off campus. Enrolled is defined as a student who is registered for classes during the current semester.

This computing environment provides access to scores of software products including programming languages, wordprocessing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, relational databases, statistical software, World Wide Web browsers, and large databases such as Compustat.

A World Wide Web home page is available at "http://www.sdsu.edu/".

Academic Skills Center

(See General Mathematics Studies and Developmental Writing Program in this section of the catalog.)

Alumni Association

Membership in the San Diego State University Alumni Association is open to those persons who have an abiding interest in and commitment to the growth and future of SDSU and the community it serves.

The Alumni Association is a dynamic, exciting organization whose purpose is to promote the welfare of the University. It offers a number of programs and services designed to meet the variety of needs and interests of its alumni, including library privileges, reduced admission to many cultural activities, and Extended Studies mini-courses, workshops and conferences.

The Alumni Association also supports the University's annual fund drive to raise private funds for innovative educational programs beyond the basic curriculum and to meet numerous needs of the University community.

In addition, the Alumni Association sponsors an Annual Awards Gala every spring honoring alumni of the University, provides scholarships for students, and provides input regarding University programs and policies.

The Alumni Association publication for alumni and friends of the University is the quarterly SDSU Magazine.

For further information, phone the Alumni Office at (619) 594-6907.