SCAD/DCS

SCAD/DCS PROGRAM

Support for Computing in Academic Departments/Department Computing Support
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Welcome to the SCAD/DCS Program

The SCAD/DCS (Support for Computing in Academic Departments/Department Computing Support) program is the frontline support and maintenance for desktop hardware and software systems at Princeton University.

News

Vulnerability management enrollment begins March 11
March 11, 2025

Several administrative and academic departments are managing servers that will be enrolled in this program on March 11, 2025.  

Change to port 80 (HTTP) and port 443 (HTTPS) exemption
March 7, 2025

On March 11, 2025, the Office of Information Technology will be making a minor, but impactful change, that will strengthen the University’s security posture, similar to the port 22 change in 2023.

Introducing the Generative AI at Princeton website
Feb. 26, 2025

Developed in partnership with the University Data Office, the website is designed to provide guidance and resources for using generative AI tools for research, teaching, learning and work.

Upcoming Events

SCAD/DCS Bi-Weekly Touchpoint
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 11:00 am12:00 pm
SCAD/DCS Bi-Weekly Touchpoint
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 11:00 am12:00 pm
SCAD/DCS Bi-Weekly Touchpoint
Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 11:00 am12:00 pm

Getting Help

If you need help, there are several resources you can turn to: