Students using the University network are required to use antivirus software. While most antivirus software is accepted, USC recommends the use of Trend Micro OfficeScan antivirus software for Windows operating systems. USC recommends the use of McAfee Virex for Macintosh operating systems.

All software is available for download through VIP .

1. Click on Technology and "Show Me Software Distribution".
2. Choose Software for Home for personal software and Software for Office for institutional use. All antivirus software is available for download at no charge.
3. Follow the prompts to accept the terms and conditions.
4. Choose the download option.
5. Your software should begin downloading.

1. Right-click on the icon in your system tray. Select Office Scan main.
2. Go to Options at the top menu. Click Scheduled Scan.
3. Under File types to scan, specify the files to scan by clicking an option. You can click All scannable files, Use IntelliScan, or Specified Files.
4. Click on when you would like these files scanned.

• Release 9.1 SP7 Supported Browsers & Operating Systems
• Blackboard Basics: Becoming a Blackboard user
• Blackboard Browser Tips
• Changing your email in Blackboard
• Logging into Blackboard
• Removing old courses
• Sending an email in Blackboard

Transition to Blackboard 9.1

• Blackboard Support Module (use your USC Network Username/password when prompted)
• What's New in Blackboard 9.1
• Blackboard Basics (Instructors): "How-To" Guide

Quick Tips

• Adding an announcement
• Adding course content
• Adding external links
• Adding Teaching Assistants
• Blackboard Browser Tips
• Changing your email in Blackboard
• Create Groups
• Discussion Boards
• The Grade Center
• Logging into Blackboard
• Posting Assignments
• Sending an email in Blackboard

Tools for Teaching During Flu Outbreaks

• Click here for tips on teaching during a flu outbreak.

• Blackboard "OnDemand" Videos & PDFs
• Blackboard Help - Find Answers

1. Send an email to listserv@listserv.sc.edu and add the following to the body of the email while leaving the subject blank:
2. 'add<space>contentm<space>youremailaddress<space>First Name<space>Last Name'
   EX. John Doe would enter 'add contentm jdoe@sc.edu John Doe' to the body of his email.

1. You may first want to check VIP to see if you currently have an user id. If you have an existing user id, you can then reset your password from VIP or from the mainframe option #7.
2. Go to our Forms page and go to IMS UserID request. Complete all necessary information. (NOTE: If you do not know the information, please ask your supervisor or manager or contact the UTS Help Deskat 777-1800).
3. Fax this form to 777-2626 and UTS will contact you with your new user id and temporary password. Please allow 1 - 2 business days for processing.
4. Once you receive your user id and password, sign on to the system for the first time. The system will tell you that your password has expired and will ask you for a new one. Your password must be 5-8 characters in length and must begin with an alphanumeric character. The system will ask you to enter your password twice for verification.**
   If you ever forget your password or need it reset please call the UTS Help Desk at 777-1800, go to VIP or option #7 from the mainframe menu. Your password will automatically expire every 60 days. Previously used passwords may not be used again.

Please use the appropriate instructions for your operating systems to access the University wireless network:

• Apple/Macintosh OSX
• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP: Identify the wireless management program your computer uses. You can do this by locating the wireless icon in the system tray at the lower right of your Windows desktop. Match the icon with one of these instructions:
  • Windows Wi-Fi Manager
  • Intel Manager
  • Dell Manager

1. Go to https://vip.sc.edu
2. Login and select the Technology link.
3. Click on "Show me Student Landline Phone Services"
4. Select the term or semester you wish to order this service.
5. Follow the appropriate links to complete your request.

Most network-capable smart phones, PDAs, and hand-held devices should be able to connect to the University wireless network. You will need to make sure you are using uscfacstaff or uscstudent as the SSID or wireless network name.

• Instructions for iPod Touch / iPhone

Most mobile devices should be able to connect to the University's Student email and the faculty/staff exchange network.

• Student email on a mobile device
• Faculty/staff email on a mobile device

Please check VIP.SC.EDU under technology and mainframe to see if you currently have an account. You can request one by using the OnDemand form located on our Forms page. Click on OnDemand and select the Account Request Sheet (.pdf).

In order to use OnDemand, you will need to download the OnDemand client software. You can obtain the software through VIP.

1. Log in to VIP
2. Click on Technology in the left menu
3. Click on the listing for Software Distribution
4. Select "Show Software for Work"
5. Expand the listing for Mainframe Connectivity
6. Click on OnDemand. Fill out the form. You will need your department and fund number to purchase the software.
7. University Technology Services will ship your OnDemand software to your office.

• OnDemand (Web) User Manual (.pdf)
• OnDemand (Windows) User Manual (.pdf)

• Click here for instructions on creating a test, making a test available and grading a test.

• Click here for instructors for administrators using scanning evaluations.
• Click here for instructions on creating surveys for Class Climate.

• Click here for instructions on using graders.

• Click here for the Information Technology Program as referenced in IT 1.06 - Acceptable Use of Information Technology.

• Click here for helpful tips when using your Apple mobile device.

• Click here for instructions on securing your personal Macintosh computer (.pdf)

• Click here for instructions on securing your personal Windows computer (.pdf)

• Click here for instructions on securing your workplace computer system (.pdf)