6.07 Computers, Networks and Technology Requirements

6.06 Student and Identification Cards

Identification (ID) cards are the property of Harvard University and are intended for University purposes only. ID cards are required for admission to most Harvard activities and facilities, including libraries, museums, dining halls, athletic buildings, and student residences. Some facilities may also require a sticker for entry. The front of the card and the magnetic strips on the back, however, must be kept free from stickers.

ID cards are not transferable; a student may not allow any other person to use his or her card for any purpose. Every student is responsible for his or her ID and the consequences of its misuse. A student who alters or falsifies his or her University identification card or produces or distributes false IDs of any kind is subject to disciplinary action. Students must show their identification cards or otherwise identify themselves upon request to any properly identified officer of the University.

Lost cards should be reported immediately to the Longwood ID office (677 Huntington Ave). There is a charge of $35.00 for a lost student photo ID. The ID office cannot mail ID cards. Those working or studying remotely will receive their ID card when they return to campus. For more information about ID cards, go to https://www.campusservicecenter.harvard.edu/services/id-cards.

6.07 Computers, Networks and Technology Requirements

Students who are provided access to Medical School computer facilities and to the campus-wide communication network assume responsibility for their appropriate use. The Medical School expects students to be careful, honest, responsible, and civil in the use of computers and networks. Those who use wide-area networks (such as the Internet) to communicate with individuals or to connect to computers at other institutions are expected to abide by the rules for the remote systems and networks as well as those for Harvard’s systems. Be advised that, in addition to being a violation of School rules, certain computer misconduct is prohibited under Massachusetts General Laws, c.266 subsection 33 (a) and 12 (f) and is, therefore, subject to criminal penalties. Such misconduct includes knowingly gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or database, falsely obtaining electronic services or data without payment of required charges, and destroying of electronically processed, stored, or in-transit data. Such misconduct may also violate federal laws and be subject to federal civil and criminal penalties. In addition, students may be held responsible for misuse that occurs by allowing access to a third party to their own computer or account.

Use of Facilities

Computer and network facilities are provided to students primarily for their educational use. These facilities have tangible value. Consequently, attempts to circumvent accounting systems or to use the computer accounts of others will be treated as forms of attempted theft.

Students may not attempt to damage or to degrade the performance of Medical School computers and networks and should not disrupt the work of other users. Students may not attempt to circumvent security systems or to exploit or probe for security holes in any Harvard network or system, nor may students attempt any such activity against other systems accessed through Harvard’s facilities. Execution or compilation of programs designed to breach system security is prohibited unless authorized in advance. Students assume personal responsibility for the use of their accounts. Consequently, students may not disclose their passwords or otherwise make Harvard’s facilities available to unauthorized persons (including family or friends). Moreover, the possession or collection of others’ passwords, personal identification numbers (PINs), private digital certificates, or other secure identification information is prohibited. Use of

Harvard’s computers and networks for non-school-related purposes without authorization is prohibited.

Computing requirements for remote or residential learning

To participate in online learning, students are expected to adhere to the hardware and software recommendations found here.

Each device must adhere to the security standards put forth by the HMS Office for Information Technology.

Residential students in need of a temporary laptop computer for an exam or while their personal computer is being repaired should contact the HMS IT Service Desk or stop by the Computer Resource Center located in Tosteson Medical Education Center (TMEC) 225

Financial concerns related to this requirement: The “other costs” portion of the student cost of attendance budget is intended to be sufficient to cover any charges associated with this requirement. Budget adjustment requests to increase financial aid for this purpose will not be approved.

Student Computing Ethics

As in all other areas of your academic life, the use of computing technology should be undertaken in a manner consistent with the high standards of professional conduct. In addition, the internet and electronic mail may create additional challenges to students’ responsibility for ensuring confidentiality, especially patient confidentiality. To protect this fundamental patient right, you should not use this medium to transmit information containing: (1) patient names or other medical records data that may be used to identify individual patients; or (2) names and/or other data that may be used to identify individual human subjects research participants. When you are involved in research at a clinical site, your strict compliance with patient confidentiality rules and regulations is expected, and lapses are subject to disciplinary procedures.

Additional information regarding information technology at HMS is available at HMS Office for Information Technology.