Top 5 IT Things to Know
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VIP IDs are not used to access anything once you've been admitted to the university!
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Sign in to your university email, which is the method of communication for your classes and other university news.
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MS 365 apps can be used online at portal.office.com or downloaded for free following our instructional guide.
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Blackboard is the university's Learning Management System, where you can submit assignments, view lectures, and more!
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We offer in-person support at the Carolina Tech Zone and iHub located in Byrnes, 901 Sumter St. You can also call 803-777-1800 for 24/7 support or go to our IT Service Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can follow our instructional article to enroll in Duo Multifactor Authentication. Multifactor Authentication is required to access systems on the USC network that store Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Learn more about multifactor authentication at sc.edu/multifactor.
Once you have been admitted to the university and have claimed your university account, you should always use your network username (or NetID) for logging in to university systems. VIP IDs are not used to access anything after this point.
For more information, read the overview of accounts article.
Students should connect to the eduroam wireless network on campus.
You must enter @ds.sc.edu behind your Network Username in order to connect to eduroam. For example, if your Network Username is jdoe, you must enter jdoe@ds.sc.edu, not just jdoe to connect to eduroam. Detailed instructions are available:
Gaming systems, streaming devices, and smart TVs must be registered before connecting to WiFi. Our IT Knowledge Base covers how you can register your devices.
Computers, smartphones, and tablets can connect to eduroam WiFi without needing to be registered.
Leave these at home:
- Wireless printers are not allowed on the campus network. If you have a wireless printer, the wireless feature must be turned off while the printer is on campus. You can connect to the printer via USB or Bluetooth.
- Routers are not allowed on the campus network. If you need additional network connections, you can use a 10/100 ethernet switch.
A computer is highly recommended, but not required. If you are purchasing a new computer, check out our computer purchasing discounts.
The Division of Information Technology supports Macs, Windows, and Linux. However, some academic colleges and majors require specific computers. Please check with your college or department to make sure you have the correct device.
Software Distribution provides a list of software that is available for students to download.
Students can download Microsoft 365 apps for free by following the instructions in the Microsoft 365 for Students article. This includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams, and much more.
You can login to Self Service Carolina and select your USC campus to view course information, register for classes, and manage your class schedule.
Read the instructions for how to download, install, and use Respondus Lockdown Browser [pdf].
Division of IT does not directly support Respondus Lockdown Browser. You can get support through the Respondus Knowledge Base or submit a ticket with Respondus.
Graduate student researchers should check out the following resources provided by our Research Computing team: