Accessing Wifi:

If you are a VCU or VCUHS student or employee, please use the VCU Safenet Wireless access. Use your VCU eID and password to access the secured network. 

If you are joining us from outside of the VCU community, please utilize the VCU Guest Wireless (secured) network. Make sure you set up your account with a valid email address and then check your email for a confirmation link to secure your access for the weekend. If you do not validate your confirmation through this email, your access will be terminated after 10 minutes of use. Please see this guide for details. 

FREE Access to Adobe Tools

• You can access Adobe using one of the links below or try: https://www.adobe.com/products/xd/pricing/starter-plan.html

• VCU students can get access all of the Adobe tools here: https://adobe.vcu.edu/

• Non-VCU students can also download a trial copy (only works for one week!). Follow this link and click the blue download button https://www.adobe.com/products/xd/learn/get-started.html

Tinkercad

Great for 3D designs, circuits, and codeblocks!

• Link: https://www.tinkercad.com/dashboard 

Multisim

Circuit design, creation, and simulation

• Link: https://www.multisim.com/ 

Fusion 360

Great for 3D design!

• https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal 

LucidChart

Great for collaborative work

• https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/ 

Mural

Digital workspace for planning and visual collaboration

• https://www.mural.co/  

• Video tutorial for Mural

“Off-Campus” VCU Resource Access (for both guests and students):

VCU-sponsored resources for off-campus access are available: 

• https://wiki.vcu.edu/display/EGRITHELP/FAQ+-+Off-campus+Access+Tips 

East Hall, Room 3267

Hours of Operation for Hackers:

Saturday, 6pm - 10pm

Sunday, 8am - 12pm

Students will have the ability to 3D print & scan and use different hand tools to create any physical figure they wish for their project or task. Small Electronic components may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Project-related materials are covered by the MegaHack. 

MakerSpaces:

The College of Engineering MakerSpaces are accessible only during normal business hours to students who have received prior training. If you are interested in learning more about the VCU MakerSpaces or to become certified to use the spaces, please visit: https://egr.vcu.edu/centers/maker-spaces/maker-studio/