UGA Computer Use Policy

(6) No one without specific authorization shall use any University computer or network facility for non-University business.
Comments: By law, the University can only provide computer services for its own work, not for private use. In this respect the University's computers are different from those owned by private colleges or corporations. If you need unlimited access to computer networks for private purposes, you can subscribe to a private service such as America Online or CompuServe.

The University's mission can be understood broadly as including education, self-training, and discussion on a wide range of subjects, not just those immediately necessary for a person's job or courses. In this context, University employees are accountable nonetheless for how they use time and equipment at work. Just like a telephone, an Internet connection at an employee's desk does not automatically confer permission to use it for personal purposes or entertainment.

The University grants the use of its facilities to numerous organizations whose activities contribute to its mission, such as student organizations, professional societies, and the Campaign for Charities. But it is improper to use the University's computers for political campaigns, fund-raising, commercial enterprises, mass mailings, or other outside activities that have not been granted the use of the University's facilities.

For more information about the UGA Computer Use Policy visit www.uga.edu/compsec/use.html