Student TechHub to be Mt. SAC's 'Genius Bar'
January 12, 2026 - 10:05 AM
Mt. SAC Information Technology’s Student TechHub will hold a grand opening on Thursday, January 22 at 10 a.m. in Building 410-1080.
The Student TechHub is a drop-in space for all students to access personalized IT assistance and support between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Mondays to Thursdays.
“The Student TechHub serves as a dedicated, centralized campus location at the Building 410 Student Center where students can drop in for personalized IT support and resources,” said Pedro L. Suarez, Mt. SAC’s Assistant Director, Academic Technology. “It’s our version of a Genius Bar designed for Mt. SAC students.”
Some of the services and support provided by the Student TechHub include:
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Password Reset
- Access to applications and navigating software such as logging into Mt. SAC Portal, Wi-Fi, Canvas, etc.
- Power/Battery Issues for Student Laptop Loaner Equipment
- Wepa Student Printing Support
- Student Software Licensing Questions (Adobe or Microsoft)
- Promoting the Student Laptop Loaner Program (Laptops and Hotspots)
- Referral to any other technical questions and concerns
“Students are always welcome to visit the TechHub for any technical issue, concern, or question,” Suarez said. “Our team combines Mt. SAC IT experts and student workers to create a supportive, peer-to-peer environment.
“Our mission is to empower students to achieve their academic goals by turning technology into a tool for success – not a barrier.”
Coffee and donuts will be served at the grand opening event.
