Computing and The Web
The Information Technology Department at the Hariri Canadian University provides general access to computing and communication facilities for HCU’s entire community.  These facilities include a high-speed campus network linked to the Internet, personal computer labs, central e-mail services, Help Desk, computing services in the residences, and sophisticated scientific computing and visualization laboratories.
Students, faculty, administrators and staff at Hariri Canadian University can access a wide variety of computing resources for communication, coursework, instruction, and research purposes. The Information Technology department provides general-access facilities for the entire community, including the Hariri Canadian University Campus Network, a high-speed network interconnecting computer resources and linking them to the Internet.

Campus Computing Facilities
Public and Departmental Computing labs are available on campus.  Public Computing Labs are equipped with Windows-based personal computers, Laser printers, Internet access, and a wide array of popular software applications.  Departmental Laboratories include:

• A Computer Center for the HCU College of Business Administration:
  It hosts two computer laboratories with 30 plus personal computers in each. Labs are located in Block G on the first floor. 
• A Computer Center for the HCU College of Engineering:
  It hosts two computer laboratories similar to those of the College of Business Administration and contains 35 plus personal computers each. Labs are located in Block C on the first floor.  Network servers are available for teaching of high-level undergraduate courses for all engineering majors.
• Major-Specific Engineering Laboratories:
  A total of 7 laboratories for the Computer and Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Control, Physics, and a Machine Shop laboratory are available. All major-specific engineering laboratories are located in Block C and are equipped with cutting edge hardware and software available in the market.

Personal Computer Support Center
This Center provides support information concerning Internet access, desktop applications, viruses, e-mails, FTP, tutorials, scanning, and computing facilities.

Wireless Network
Wireless network allows the user to connect her/his computer to a network using radio waves instead of wires, as long as s/he is within the range of a wireless access point.  HCU continues to extend its secure wireless network, currently available at the Campus Library (Block G– Basement) and Cafeteria (Block E Ground Floor).
As wireless technology advances, more pervasive coverage will be provided throughout the HCU Campus.

HCU Website
HCU website, www.hcu.edu.lb, is developed and continually updated and improved to serve as part of the University integrated marketing and communications plan.

Internet and Intranet
The Internet and Intranet services are developed and implemented to provide a channel for formal University community communications and research for faculty, staff, and students.