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Engineering Student Computer Support

Software Assistance Triage (SWAT)

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ENGINEERING STUDENT COMPUTER SUPPORT

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Announcements

SWAT will be closed starting December 19th We reopen for the Spring 2025 semester on Tuesday, January 21st 2025

Microsoft storages changes are coming 2025 For more information, visit this page. Major notes:
-10gb limit for Exchange Online (includes email) and OneDrive
-Student-owned shared resources in Microsoft 365 will need to be transferred to a department

Engineering Computer Requirement: The computer requirement has received a major update. Please visit our Computer Requirement page for more information.

Google Services Information - The university has transitioned mail and calendar services from Google to Microsoft.
- Google Drive has a 5GB storage limit
- Google Photos can no longer be accessed. 
- Google Shared Drives must have a faculty/staff sponsor in order to prevent their deletion
Visit this page for more information.

Our office is currently offering support in person and remotely. All support requires a ticket in ServiceNow.
    ✓ In-person support –  Stop by our office anytime during business hours.
    ✓ Remote support by appointment via Zoom, during business hours. Please email swat@vt.edu to schedule an appointment
    ✓ Loaning Pickup/Dropoff – No appointment needed during business hours. For pickup, remember to bring your proof of repair.
Self-service is also available via SWAT and 4help tutorials.

Fall 2024 Support Hours

Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM (EST)
 

Loaner Pickup/Dropoff

Monday - Friday
During Support Hours

Office Closures

Dec 19th - Jan 20th
Winter Break & MLK Holiday

You can request support by phone at (540) 231-7815, by creating a ticket through our Request Help page, or by email at swat@vt.edu

If you believe you are having hardware issues with your computer, please visit our Hardware Help page.

Interested in working at the SWAT Office? Apply now!