USC Lancaster provides the latest in computing and technology resources. Students on the USC Lancaster campus have access to computing resources necessary to support academic excellence!

The Office of Computer Services and Information Technology, Hubbard Hall 224, provides technical support for all student, faculty and staff computing resources. In addition, it coordinates and supports use of multimedia instructional technology, video teleconferencing and manages the campus network.

Campus Wireless Network

USC Lancaster provides wireless network access for students, faculty and staff with laptop computers and PDAs. It provides for mobility and convenience while accessing the Internet on the Lancaster campus. All academic buildings and the Crawford Rose Garden have wireless coverage. Students, faculty, staff and guests of the University are allowed to access the wireless network.

All laptop computers must be installed with up-to-date virus protection software. Virus protection software can be downloaded from the University Technology Services' Virus Information Center website. Laptop computers installed with Windows XP must be updated with all Windows updates and service packs.

An encryption and validation process is required to access the wireless network. Laptop encryptions begin the second day of class each semester.  You must make an appointment with the IT office to have your laptop encrypted.  A signup sheet will be posted outside Hubbard Hall 224.

Your Laptop computer or PDA must have an 802.11a/b/g network adapter installed and configured to access wireless service. For more information regarding the wireless network access requirements, or to setup an appointment for encryption and validation, e-mail or call USCL Computer Services at 803-313-7122.

Computer Lab

Medford Library Room 209

Medford 209 serves as the main computer lab on the USC Lancaster campus and provides access to many of the software packages useful for academic excellence. This lab is open to USC Lancaster students during regular Library hours and functions as an integral part of the Academic Success Center.

Students must use their USC Network Username and password (available through VIP) to access the computing resources in the lab. (See instructions for finding out your username and setting your password.)  Any files saved on any computer in Medford 209 will be deleted when the computer is restarted; therefore, students must save their work on personal storage media (flash drive or portable diskette) when they use these computers.

Instructional Computer Labs

Hubbard Hall 222
Hubbard Hall 206
Hubbard Hall 204

These instructional computer labs are available for general use by USC students when classes are not scheduled in these rooms. Class schedules are posted outside each lab. Students must use their USC Network Username and password (available through VIP) to access the computing resources in these labs.