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HELP DESK HOURS:
Monday - Friday
8:00am – 6:00pm
(803) 777-1800

WALK-IN HOURS:
Monday - Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
1244 Blossom Street
(Corner of Blossom/Sumter St., Columbia campus)

FAX:
803-777-1900

EMAIL:
UTS@sc.edu
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  IT SERVICES & SUPPORT
University Technology Services provides services and support to the University community. If you are experiencing trouble or have questions about any University application or network connection, please contact our Help Desk at 777-1800 or visit http://uts.sc.edu/helpdesk .  
General Services, Support & Information Exchange Groups
  • Announce mailing list and web site
    Subscribe to this listserv to obtain information geared to the USC Community via email.
  • Antivirus Information
    Upgrade your Anti-Virus Software and learn about virus and Net hoaxes at USC's Virus Information Center
  • Blackboard
    Blackboard is a web authoring and course management tool that allows faculty to use the power and convenience of the World Wide Web for teaching.
  • Blackboard Support
    Getting Started With Blackboard
  • Domain Name Services
    DNS, the Domain Name System, performs the mapping between symbolic domain names and IP addresses.
  • Email Services
    Email Services that are available at USC
  • Glossary of Computing Terms
  • Help Desk
    Request technical support 24 hours a day from this online ticket system from UTS.
  • IT Bulletin
    Interested in what's new with IT? Stay informed and find out what's happening with information technology on the USC campus.
  • Main Web Server Services
    Learn more about the main Web server on the USC campus and what it means to you.
  • Network Support
    Monthly forum for campus network manager's to discuss computing issues.
  • Outage Calendar
    View a detailed calendar of all planned and un-planned system outages so you can prepare.
  • Outages Listserv
    USC University Technology Services System Outages Notification Distribution List
  • USCMUG-L Listserv
    USC's Mac Users' Group
  • Online Directory
    Search the online phone book for USC.
  • Purchasing a Computer
    Information about buying a computer from USC vendors who give educational discounts to University students, faculty and staff on computer purchases.
  • Software Training
    Knowledgeable software consultants and trainers are on hand for free courses.
  • Remote Access (VPN: Virtual Private Network)
    The VPN client allows you to 'tunnel' all of your traffic to USC over an encrypted, authenticated link which terminates on campus at our VPN concentrator (server).
  • Security (Network Security Center)
    Our network security office can help you combat hackers or protect your network from abuse.
  • Training
    Find out what’s available for training services within the Division of Information Technology. Online training course are available at no charge to University students, faculty and staff.
  • Telephone Services
    Whether you need a new phone, voicemail or phone service - we're here to help.
  • Web Presence Support
    Documentation and guides to setting up a web site on the University system.
  • Virus Information Center
    Information on virus alerts and software updates.
  • Visual Information Processing (VIP)
    Secure access to personal data for all members of the USC community.
  • Yellow Pages Live
    A digital replication of our local phone book. This product gives you the convenience and benefit of having the local BellSouth directory right on your desktop.

Faculty/Staff
  • Academic Consulting
    Need assistance with academic computing applications? Let Academic Services help with centralized instructional University systems!
  • Application Programming
    Our talented programmers can create innovative software solutions that make your work easier.
    • Administrative Information Services
      Administrative Information Services (AIS) within University Technology Services is organized into seven primary areas which provide design, development and implementation of student and administrative computing systems on a variety of platforms.
    • Contractual Services Group
      Systems is responsible for system-level administration and support of for University Departments, Nonprofit Organizations, Federal, State and Local government agencies.
  • Cellphone/Pager Policies
    Find out what the policy is for University-owned media devices.
  • Data Warehouse
    The data available in the warehouse is financial information, but the warehouse will soon include human resource and payroll information.
  • Electronic Codebook
    Allows users to search the University's mainframe codeset database.
  • eForms Library
    Obtain instant access to Acrobat forms that you can fill out on-line using just your browser.
  • iCARE Center
    iCARE Center (Internet Computer And Resource Education) We want you to learn how to "CARE" for your computer during your session. We can help you connect your computer to the ResNet (residential network) and the USC Wireless Network, along with showing you how to keep your machine updated and secure. iCARE Center services are available for on and off campus, undergraduate and graduate students.
  • IT Connection
    This site is dedicated to providing consistent messages and alerts to the University of South Carolina community related to University Technology Services maintenance, information, outages and potential threats to the IT backbone
  • LISTSERV Mailing List Creation
    Request a LISTSERV mailing list for your University department, class, or committee.\
  • Network Support
    Our skilled technicians can support your workstations and servers.
  • OnDemand
    OnDemand (formerly R/DARS) is a software package that enables users to control what they view or print from Production mainframe output from their desktop.
  • UTS Rates
    University Technology Services charges for some of the services and support that are offered. This is a site that has a complete list and breakdown of University-approved rates.
  • Request/Change Mainframe Computer Accounts (IMS/CMS)
    To request a mainframe computer account, contact the UTS Help Desk at:  777-1800
  • Purchasing a Cellphone/Pager
    Mobile devices are available with a University Purchase Requisition.
  • Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
    University Technology Services works with various University departments and colleges to provide infrastructure and network support and services. These are available through Service Level Agreements. This link also provides a list of departments / colleges that are under a SLA. Please contact the UTS Help Desk for more information at 777-1800.
  • Software Purchasing
    University Technology Services distributes software under licensing agreements with software manufacturers and via educational licensing agreements.
  • Voice Mail
    The Communications group at USC University Technology Services offers Voice Mail service for USC Faculty and Staff.
  • University Wireless
    Learn more about the Wireless
  • Web Site Development
    • eBusiness Solutions
      A group of creative designers, programmers and multimedia specialist. We develop innovative, original online web based applications and legacy to web solutions with style.

Student
  • Computer Labs on campus
    Find out where computer labs are located on the USC campus.
  • Gamecock E-mail accounts to University E-mail Accounts
    The University E-mail system is designed to offer all USC students e-mail service and includes an easy-to-use web interface.
  • Get Connected @ USC
    This site provides all the information you will need to get connected to the USC network.
  • Graduating Students Checklist
    This site is for students who are graduating and need to know what to do before graduating and what is available following graduation.
  • iCARE Center
    Are you having a problem with your computer or need help in configuring it for wired or wireless access? The iCARE Center (Computers And Resource Education) is available Monday – Friday in the Computer Services Building at 1244 Blossom St. Bring in your computer and learn how to CARE for your computer!
  • Student IT
    This site will point you to information on Information Technology (IT) and Communication Services provided for students by University Technology Services of USC.
  • University E-mail Web Access
    Read and compose email from your web browser