Tech Central computers and software

Tech Central has computers, laptops and software for AUT students to use.

Computer access in Tech Central

You can use AUT computers in Tech Central – some must be booked online ahead of time, but there are some you can use on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. You’ll find Tech Central in the Library on each campus, as well as at other general access areas.

Booking PCs and study spaces

​​Specialised faculty software on Tech Central computers

Tech Central computers are loaded with various faculty images like Business, Science-Engineering and Hospitality. These computers host specialised applications as specifically required by faculties. For example, Science and Engineering computers will have software​​ and applications which hospitality computers may not have.

However, all the computers have the same general image which consists of the basic applications like the Microsoft Office Suite.​

Other software students can use or download

AUT licensed versions of Endnote and other software packages are also available. You need your AUT network login.

• IT Downloads
• Software using MyApps

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

• All students: Adobe Creative Cloud ‘Student Starter Pack’ (Adobe website)
• Some students (depends on your courses): full Adobe Creative Cloud suite (sign in required)

Guidelines for computer usage

​Please act in a courteous manner and respect the rules set out in the AUT Computer Use Policy. These rules include:

• ​No playing games.
• No smoking, eating or drinking.
• No talking on cell phones.
• No unnecessary noise.

​The ICT Service Desk staff has the right to ask you to leave if you are causing disruption.