Technology Services


A variety of computer resources are available to you as an Evans School Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management student. Our computer lab in Parrington B08 has the necessary tools for you to do everything from creating spreadsheets to analyzing statistics. Lab hardware and software includes:

  • 20 PCs with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, EndNote, SPSS, Stata, Crystal Ball
  • Color printer
  • Black and white printer
  • Online lab equipment reservation system (UWNetID Required)

Lab hours: The lab is available 24 hours during the academic year

Reserve lab equipment online (UW NetID Required)

Student printing and copying

Printers are available in the Evans School student computer lab in Parrington B08 and a copy machine is located in Parrington 124. Print and copy machine credits must be purchased in advance at a cost of $ .08 per side and $0.25 per side for color.

The best way to buy print credits is to pay online with your Visa or MasterCard. However, if you wish to pay by check you can do so at the Evans School fiscal office in Parrington Hall, room 303 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on regular business days. 

The minimum payment accepted for printing by credit card or check is $20.00. All printing fees are nonrefundable.

You can check your current balance online.

Support and training

There are also a variety of free online computing and networking tutorials through the UW, and computer software tutorials through Catalyst, including information about:

You can also sign up for UW computer training classes, some of which are fee-based.

For help with statistics software such as SSPS, there are handouts available through CSSCR.

For other questions and information, contact the Evans School's technology staff at pbafhelp@uw.edu.