Buy our guides
Read our blog
Login Register

University of South Carolina
- Computers

RT
Currently attending or alumni?
Review this school!
Are you interested
in this school?
Yes, let this school know
Maybe, bookmark for later
No, get better matches
Saving your decision
Yes
Maybe
No

Your information has been sent to this school through our partnership with .

This school has been saved to your schools list.

This school has been removed from your recommended schools list.

For your next recommendation, check out .

Jump to a section:

Grade
Quick Stats
Student Author Overview
Student Reviews
Student Polls
Facts
Take A SurveyWrite A ReviewUpload A PhotoLink Up A VideoWrite The Guide
University of South Carolina - Computers - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

Computers

A-
Where does this grade come from?View all Computers rankingsReview this school to add your opinion

Comparable Schools' Computers Grades:

Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
24-Hour Labs? Yes
Bates, Patterson, and Columbia Hall; Thomas Cooper Library
Charged to Print? Yes
About 10 cents per page
Computer Labs 8 - total
Operating Systems
  • Mac OS X
  • UNIX
  • Windows XP

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students at USC rely heavily on computers both in and out of the classroom. Computers are required for writing papers, doing research on the Internet, creating projects, and checking homework assignments and grades online through Blackboard. Students also use USC’s Visual Information Processing (VIP) system online to register for classes, pay their tuition and sign up for housing. The computer labs on campus provide ample resources for students; however, many students find it more convenient to have their own computer to enjoy its 24-hour availability, download music, watch online videos and television shows, and avoid a trek across campus. If you don’t bring your own computer, the Thomas Cooper Library has a limited number of laptops it rents out to students for a day.

The Internet connection is much better than what many students are used to. There is a high-speed Ethernet connection in every dorm and apartment room, and students also have the option of setting up a wireless connection with Computer Services. The network occasionally experiences problems, but these are generally few and far between. Computer Services also provides in-room and over-the-phone assistance with your computer in case you have problems or questions. Whether you decide to bring your own computer or use the University facilities, you will find the technological resources easily accessible and of high quality.

See how you stack up against students who were accepted to this school . . .And calculate your chances!Register to get started

South Carolina Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Loading...

Computers at University of South Carolina

gracekpritchard

'15

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

3.1
B-

USC Computers and Wireless Network

The wireless network is very unreliable. It can be very slow and it tends to disconnect from the student user network. There are not many computer labs around campus. The ones that are here have lots of helpful people around and plenty of devices to use.

Feb 12, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Computers at University of South Carolina

Noble752

'15

Psychology

4.6
A

Complete Labs Wireless With Printing

Complete labs wireless with printing. great resource

Jan 19, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Computers at University of South Carolina

pateldd

'15

Biology

4.6
A

Carolina Technology

I'm only aware of the computers in the library. There probably are other computer labs around campus though. However, I always find an available computer when I need one at the library. Also, printing is available at the library for only 10 cents a copy. The wireless connection in the dorms is not always reliable so you might have to buy an ethernet cord.

Jan 11, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
Page 1 of 12

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate computers on the following subjects

How necessary is it to bring your own computer?

Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

Free and discounted software is available through University Technology Services at www.sc.edu/software.

Did You Know?

The University offers free antivirus software downloads to students and faculty, and Computer Services offers free software training classes for students.

Long distance and voice mail services are also available to students through Computer Services by visiting www.csd.sc.edu.

The student technology center will help diagnose and fix any problems with students’ computers.

Buy The Guidebook

Buy a hard copy of "University of South Carolina 2012: Off The Record"

Read more about the book . . .Add to Cart

Buy the eBook:

AmazonBarnes & NobleGoogleSmashwordsDownload the FREE Printable Summary (PDF)

Most Recent Student Author

College Prowler guides are in the hands of students throughout the entire process. Because you can't make student-written guides without the students, we have students at each campus who write, edit, and survey their peers for every guide that we publish. Thanks to our most recent student author at SC

Name: Gregory Goetz

Hometown: Fort Mitchell, KY

Major: Media Arts/Entrepreneurial Business

see all student author bios > Become a student author to help update the guide for this school

Find a college

Find a major

Scholarships

Reviews

Company

Buy College Prowler school guides in our bookstore Get the real scoop on what it's like on campus and see what school is the place for you!

How do we get our information? Find out here or report an error here. Please note that the information presented on this site is updated periodically, but may not be the
most recent information available for a particular school. For additional information we encourage you to visit school websites or contact the schools directly.