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Moving In Guide
Room Payment Break Periods Russell House University Union University Bookstore Mail & Packages A notice will be placed in your mailbox when a parcel arrives for you. To claim shipped items, you must present the notice and your CarolinaCard to the University Post Office in the Carolina Underground area of the Russell House. For questions contact the University of South Carolina Post Office at (803)777-3168. CarolinaCard For more information on your meal plan, please see the “Dining” section. Putting deposits on your CarolinaCard is easy! Thomas Cooper Library Recycling Maintenance Laundry For your entertainment, televisions are located in many laundry rooms. If you choose to go back to your room, you can activate the laundry monitoring and notification system to let you know when your washing machine or dryer has completed its cycle. Money Matters Insurance Note: You may want to put enough money in your Carolina Cash account for Fall books (approximately $400 for freshmen).
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Keys Residents of: Those moving in Sunday, August 20 through Thursday, August 24 (the first day of classes) may pick up their keys between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. in the campus office that serves their residence hall. Please see the opposite page for the list of campus offices. Weather Mail & Packages Parcels and trunks must be addressed to your name, at your assigned post office box number, the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29225-0112, and shipped to arrive after you do. Only parcels shipped via US Postal Service and UPS will be accepted. Parcels shipped by UPS must contain your name, your post office box number and the following street address: 1400 Greene St., Columbia, SC 29225-0112. Recycling Getting Here Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, is centrally located in the state. Here are just a few of the ways you can get to Columbia: Driving Directions: Interstates I-26, I-77 and I-20 run through Columbia. I-20 West from Florence: Turn off at SC 277 (Exit 73A) toward Columbia. This freeway becomes Bull Street. Follow Bull Street until it intersects with Pendleton Street and turn right. At the second stoplight, turn left onto Sumter Street. The Horseshoe will be on your left. From here, you can get to any location on campus. I-20 East from Augusta: Take Exit 58 (US 1 to West Columbia) and stay on this highway. It becomes Meeting Street and then becomes Gervais Street when you get downtown. After you pass the state capitol turn right on Sumter Street. Go two blocks down and the Horseshoe will be on your left between Pendleton and Greene Streets. From here, you can get to any location on campus. I-26 East from Spartanburg: Follow I-26 toward downtown Columbia (becomes I-126). Exit at Elmwood Avenue, turn right off Elmwood onto Sumter Street, and continue for 11 blocks. The Horseshoe will be on the left between Pendleton and Greene Streets. From here, you can get to any location on campus. I-26 West from Charleston: Take the University of South Carolina exit, Exit 111-B (US 1). This highway turns into Meeting Street, then Gervais Street when you get downtown. Turn right on Sumter Street and go down two blocks. The Horseshoe will be on your left between Pendleton and Greene Streets. From here, you can get to any location on campus. US 76/378 from Sumter: The street name will change from Sumter Highway to Garners Ferry Road to Devine Street. When Devine Street intersects with Harden Street, turn left on Harden. Take the next right on Blossom Street. From the intersection of Pickens and Blossom Street, you can get to any location on campus. By Air: Airlines serving the Columbia Metropolitan Airport include Northwest, United Express, and USAirways Express. The airport is a 20-minute drive from the University campus. Transportation by taxi from the airport to campus is about $20. There are several national rental car services at the airport including Hertz and Avis. City bus service from the airport to points near campus takes a little longer but is less expensive. From Airport by Car: Turn right from the parking lot area, continue to the stoplight, and turn left onto Airport Boulevard (Route 302). Follow Route SC 302 to US 21 and 321. Bear left at the light and follow US 321 (which becomes Knox Abbott Drive, then Blossom Street) straight into Columbia. From the intersection of Assembly and Blossom Street, you can get to any location on campus. By Bus: The Greyhound Bus Lines station is near the intersection of Gervais and Harden Street within eight blocks of campus. From the station, turn right onto Gervais Street, go about six blocks and turn left onto Sumter. The Horseshoe will be on your left and from there you can get to any location on campus. By Train: The Amtrak station is located on Pulaski Street - two blocks from the Carolina Coliseum. A taxi ride to campus from the train station is approximately $5. As you leave the train station, turn left onto Devine Street. When Devine Street dead ends at the Carolina Coliseum, turn right. Go to the first light and turn left onto Blossom Street. From there, you can get to any location on campus.
University Housing offers a wide range of services designed to help you make the most out of your academic life at the University of South Carolina. From tutoring to living and learning communities, we do everything we can to help you succeed. For more information on any of these Living and Learning Initiatives visit us online at http://www.housing.sc.edu/rsl/. Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE) offers general academic skills development (i.e. time management and exam preparation), after-hours Writing Center consultations, math tutoring, and study skills resources in three residence hall locations: Bates House, Columbia Hall, and Sims. ACE also has online services such as the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI). For more information, check ACE out online at http://www.housing.sc.edu/ace. Academic Interventions are private meetings held in the spring with residential students who had academic difficulties during the fall semester. During these meetings, Residence Life professional and graduate staff help students connect with appropriate academic support resources. Classrooms have been established in eight residence halls, providing space for over 80 sections of various undergraduate and graduate classes. Many sections of the nationally-acclaimed University 101 course are taught in these classrooms. Capstone, Columbia Hall, East Quad, Maxcy, Preston College, Sims, South Quad, and West (Green) Quad have classrooms which are equipped with a television, DVD, VCR, and Internet connection. Computer Labs are located in Bates House, Columbia Hall, and Patterson residence halls for your convenience. Out to Lunch is a program that allows students to invite a professor to lunch, encouraging more informal interactions between faculty and students outside of the classroom. The process is simple: Invite a professor to lunch, pick up an Out to Lunch ticket at one of the University Housing campus offices, and enjoy lunch with your professor at any campus dining location. You pay for your own meal and the professor’s meal will be paid for with the Out to Lunch ticket. Pre-Advising Sessions bring the University of South Carolina academic advisors into several residence halls to answer your questions about registering for classes, changing majors, and graduation requirements. These sessions are scheduled prior to the official academic advisement period each semester. The Student Success Initiative (SSI) was designed with your success in mind. Twice each semester, a student staff member will meet with you to discuss how you are doing. He or she will help you learn about the resources on campus and make the most of your college experience. During these SSI meetings, you will create action plans to develop goals for your college experience. Living and Learning Communities
Upperclass Learning Communities
*Denotes communities available by invitation only. For a complete description of our Living and Learning Communities, please visit us online at http//www.housing.sc.edu/rescomm.asp
This section is designed to let you know about the features of your room and residence hall. Remember, our goal is to make your life simple while you live on campus. You can also take a look at most of the buildings by taking a virtual tour at http://www.housing.sc.edu. Blinds: Blinds or curtains are provided for windows in all halls.
Computers: University Technology Services provides a very fast and reliable residential network. All residence halls are wired for high-speed access to the Internet and University resources. If you plan to bring a computer to campus, please read the “Technology” section for specific information about network compatibility and student computing. Computer labs are located in Bates House, Columbia Hall, and Patterson. There are also other computer labs in the Law School, Liberal Arts, Thomas Cooper Library, and other University departments. Go to http://uts.sc.edu/ars/labs for more information. Kitchens: Some residence halls have kitchens located throughout the building. For safety reasons, cooking is not permitted in the residence hall rooms except with microwaves, hot air popcorn poppers, coffee makers, and George Foreman Grills. Gamecock Cable: The Gamecock Cable Network has 77 channels featuring both educational and entertainment programming. You can catch up on the latest campus news and job postings or see a blockbuster movie on University Housing’s bulletin board/movie channel (Channel 8). The channel line-up for 2006-2007 includes The Discovery Channel, USA, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, MTV, UPN, Lifetime, ESPN, ESPN2, CNN, MSNBC, local channels, and many other cable stations. Cable outlets are provided in all residence hall rooms. You’ll need a coaxial cable and connectors for a cable-ready TV. If your TV isn’t cable-ready, you can purchase a connector box from local retail outlets. Campus televisions are located in many laundry rooms, student recreational areas and cafeterias around campus. If you have a cable problem, please call 777-0283. Microwaves and Refrigerators: If you are living in Bates House or the Roost, microfridges (a small refrigerator/freezer and microwave combination) are located in your room. If you do not live in one of these areas, you may rent or buy one through an outside vendor. You may also bring your own refrigerator (make sure it is under 2.0 amps/220 watts or 5 cubic feet) and/or microwave (not to exceed 1 cubic foot or 700 watts). Visitation Policy Plan A: Opposite gender visitation in this facility is restricted 24 hrs/day, seven days/week.
Plan B: Opposite gender visitation in these facilities will be from 10 a.m. – 2 a.m seven days/week.
Plan C: Opposite gender visitation in these facilities will be from 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday; and 10a.m. Friday – 2 a.m. Monday.
Plan D: Visitation in these facilities will be self-regulated by residents of each living unit due to the nature, population, and construction of these facilities.
Here are some suggestions on which items to bring and which items to leave at home. You will want to be comfortable in your residence hall room, but storage space is limited so please do not bring everything you own. Use these checklists as a guide while you pack!
As you pack up your clothes, take the posters off your bedroom wall, and say goodbye to old friends and close family, chances are that you are a least a little nervous about leaving for college. You face a lot of unknowns -- the classes, the lifestyle, the freedom, the living situation, and perhaps most nerve-racking of all, the roommate. Freshman Benson Odom says he knows how it feels to be a little anxious about the big move. But, he says, the roommate issue shouldn’t have anyone losing any sleep. “The one person you live with is not the only person you see,” Odom said. “In your building, there are 200-300 other people you can speak to, so it’s not the end of the world if you and your roommate don’t get along.” After freshman Kaitlyn Pruitt received her roommate assignment from University Housing, she contacted her roommate which calmed a lot of jitters. After you get settled, roommates are required to sit down with each other and write out a Roommate Contract in which you outline a set of rules for the room. “Odom thinks that the Roommate Contracts are a good way to get everything out in the open from the beginning. But, he says, it can’t stop there. “The biggest problems between roommates happen when you don’t talk to each other,” he said. “If you don’t talk, your roommate can never know what’s wrong.” Pruitt says she has noticed that roommates often fight about sleeping hours, having guests over, and borrowing each other’s things. But all these things, she says, can be fixed by communicating with each other. Although most roommate problems can be worked out, University Housing offers opportunities for changes in roommates and room assignments after the school year is underway. University Housing’s online roommate service, UChoose (available on VIP), gives you the opportunity to check out other students around campus who are also looking to change roommates. Many students who have roommate problems find a new roommate through UChoose easily, as the database includes personality profiles and living preferences. You fill out your information and can look at what others have listed to find a compatible roommate. “The University Housing office is always very helpful when it comes to accommodating students if it’s necessary, “Odom said.
Personal touches like posters, plants, and decorations can help turn your room into a home. We encourage you to contact your assigned roommate before you pack so you can work out who will bring what. Below are some additional ideas to help you personalize your room. Building Brochures: University Housing offers specifics about your new home online. To view the building brochure for your residence hall, visit http://www.housing.sc.edu/bb.asp and select your building. Carpet: An area rug is a good idea for the following residence halls: Bates House, Capstone, Maxcy, McBryde, Preston, 820 Henderson, South Tower, and Wade Hampton. You may want to consider purchasing carpet from the Residence Hall Association (RHA). RHA sponsors a sale of high quality carpets during Opening week. If you purchase your carpet from RHA before Move-In Day, it will be placed in your room for you before you arrive. For more information, contact RHA at (803) 777-0088. Fans: They are great to have, but keep them small. Poster Putty: Please don’t use tacks, nails, or tape to hang posters. Instead, a variety of poster putty and adhesive strip fasteners work well. Sheets: Mattresses vary in length from building to building. Please check the table below to see what size sheets you should bring.
Lofts Students may not disturb the surface coating of the ceiling in any residence hall. Extra care should be exercised in Bates House, Bates West, Capstone, Patterson and South Tower due to encapsulated asbestos materials in the ceiling. Lofts must be free standing and must not be attached to any walls, ceilings, or floors. The lofts may not be stacked on other pieces of furniture (desks, dressers and bookcases) or on cinder blocks. Lofts must have at least 30 inches clearance between the top of the mattress and the lowest point in the ceiling, including sprinkler heads and light fixtures. Lofts are not to block the entrance or exit of the room. Doors and windows should not be obstructed in any way. All University-provided furnishings MUST remain in the room, including the bed and bedspring. Students must register their loft at the campus office in their area of campus. (See the “Moving-In Day” section for the locations of campus offices.) Please note: The University does not endorse or encourage the construction or use of lofts. The University does not inspect, nor in any way certify the stability or construction of student-installed lofts regardless of where the student obtains the loft or loft materials. The University assumes no responsibility for the safety or stability of any student-installed loft.
The University of South Carolina has hundreds of diverse student organizations and activities for you to get involved in. Greek, media, religious, service, and sports groups are just a few organizations you can join. For a complete list, visit http://web.sa.sc.edu. Studies have shown that students who get involved in campus life generally have higher grades and a more satisfying college experience. Residence Hall Organizations The Residence Hall Association (RHA) was formed so that campus students’ interests would be represented to the administration of the University. RHA consists of two senators and one president from each hall as well as an executive board of officers. RHA plans various campus-wide activities such as community service projects and leadership training. It’s exciting to be involved on a campus-wide level! Hall Governments oversee the individual residence halls. Each residence hall has its own government, so government structures vary from hall to hall. Representatives from each hall communicate residents’ concerns and advocate change to the Residence Hall Association. Hall governments coordinate programs and services that enhance the personal and academic success of students. These efforts include community service initiatives and recreational programs. To learn more about how you can get involved, ask your Resident Advisor (RM), Resident Hall Director (RHD), or Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for more information. Student Activities and Organizations With over 4,000 student members, the Carolina Alumni Association is the largest student organization on the University of South Carolina campus. Membership includes free music events, winning t-shirt days, exam survival packs, and events hosted by local sponsors. Membership is open to all undergraduate and graduate students for $20. As a member, you’ll receive a welcome box, free t-shirt, invitations to free events, and discounts at local businesses just by showing your membership card! Visit http://www.CarolinaAlumni.org/students or call (803)777-4111 for more details. Carolina Productions provides the University of South Carolina community with diverse programs designed to educate and/or entertain. Carolina Productions is a student-run organization that is open to all students who want to get involved. From sponsoring on-campus performers, movies, and forums to coordinating Homecoming events and cultural activities, there is a wide variety of events to interest Carolina’s diverse student body. The Carolina Student Judicial Council provides an educational peer review process to determine accountability of student conduct. The council consists of three to five students who hear cases and decide outcomes for students with alleged violations in the residence halls. The council also serves with faculty and staff members to hear and decide on cases involving University misconduct. Student members also meet weekly as an organization to plan philanthropic activities, campus-wide educational programs, and socials. Gamecock Athletics are a huge part of campus life at Carolina. With many nationally ranked teams, students can see firsthand some of the top athletes in the country. One way students can get involved in athletics is by joining the Student Gamecock Club. It is a student-run organization that supports all facets of SC Athletics. You can learn more about the Student Gamecock Club and Carolina Athletics online at http://uscsports.collegesports.com. For many students, joining a Greek organization is an important aspect of college life. At the University of South Carolina the fraternities and sororities hold recruitment as soon as students come to campus in the Fall. Students can learn more about fraternities and sororities online at http://www.sa.sc.edu/greeklife. Carolina’s Student Government is a large and active organization on campus. It exists to serve as the liaison between the student body and the University administration. Involvement opportunities include Freshman Council, Student Senate, Executive Cabinet and University Committees. Each of these areas strives to improve campus life for all members of the Carolina Community. Student Employment Some of the jobs available in Housing include: Desk Assistants and Hall Security Staff work at the central desk in the residence halls assisting with various office and check-in procedures. Call 803.777.2481 for more details. Maintenance Assistants assist staff in fixing, repairing, and renovating the residence halls. While several positions are available during the academic year, even more are available for the summer. Call 803.777.4363 or 803.777.4286 for more details. Office Assistants help with general administrative work in a number of Housing offices. Office assistants often work on special projects. Call 803.777.2481 for more details. Resident Advisors are upperclass students who live on a specific floor and serve
The University of South Carolina has a number of services for your health and wellness needs. Be sure to bring your CarolinaCard for identification purposes. Below are some highlights of the University of South Carolina’s facilities and services. Fitness Centers Blatt PE Center
Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center
Student Health Services Student Health Services provide on-campus outpatient medical care, women’s health care, mental health counseling, campus wellness, and sexual health and violence prevention activities for all students. Thomson Student Health Center (TSHC) Hours of Operation: The Center is staffed by quality health care providers including: board certified Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered and Licensed Nurses, Medical Laboratory Technologists, Registered Radiographers, Registered Physical Therapists, Pharmacists, and other professional support staff. Thomson Health Center is a nationally-accredited office. Visits are available at no charge for students who have paid the health fee. However, a fee for service is required for many of the ancillary services. For more information regarding the TSHC, go to http://www.sa.sc.edu/tshc/index.htm or call 803-777-3175. The Office of Health Wellness Programs Hours of Operation:
The Campus Wellness and Sexual Health and Violence Prevention Offices are also located in TSHC. A variety of support and educational services are available through this office. 24-hour emergency call is available for sexual assault, violence, and survivor advocacy. For more information regarding The Health and Wellness Offices go to http://www.sa.sc.edu/wellness/index.html or call 803-777-8248. The Counseling and Human Development Center (CHDC) The CHDC offers office-based psychiatric and psychological care and counseling, plus provides a variety of outreach programs and services. Twelve individual counseling sessions and group therapy are covered by the student health fee. For more information on the nationally-accredited CHDC, visit us online at http://www.sa.sc.edu/chdc. Healthy Carolina is a campus-wide initiative established to promote a campus environment that encourages the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind, and spirit. This initiative promotes healthy behaviors to enhance student learning; improves the recruitment, retention and productivity of faculty and staff; and is a catalyst for health research. This new initiative will position the University of South Carolina as healthy place to live, learn, work, and play. For additional information about Healthy Carolina call Michelle Burcin (777-4752) or check out the Healthy Carolina website:
Whatever your taste buds desire, you’ll find it at one of the University’s many on-campus restaurants featuring everything from a full meal to sandwiches and snacks. Carolina Dining Services offers a variety of meal plans to fit your busy timetable. Meal plans give you the best food deal on campus and they’re good at all campus dining locations. One dining location allows unlimited seconds - Bates Carolina Diner. You can also use your meal card at any of our other dining operations, where you get a credit of $3.45 for breakfast, $5.10 for lunch and $5.55 for dinner. National affiliations include Pizza Hut, Chick-fil-A, and Taco Bell, among many specialty restaurants. Bonus Bucks You can use the Bonus Bucks for purchases that exceed the meal credit allowance or use them for between-meal snacks. And Bonus Bucks can be used at any dining facility on campus with the exception of The West Quad Market. Meal Plan Options 14-Meal Plan: Provides any 14 meals during 10-Meal Plan: Provides any 10 meals 5-Meal Plan: Provides any 5 meals during
*Price based on 2005-2006 data. Preston Dining Dining Dollars Your Carolina Card may be used at most dining service facilities on campus. Block Dining Plans Dining Locations The following is a partial list of the specialty dining locations available to meal plan and Dining Dollar holders. A specialty restaurant serving fresh Italian fare, Pandini’s features made-to-order upscale brick oven pizza, salads, sandwiches, and pasta. Located on the first floor of the Russell House. The Zia Juice menu features signature fruit smoothies with power supplements, as well as a complete line of frozen coffee, blended beverages, and fresh squeezed fruit and vegetable juices. Located on the first floor of the Russell House. The Sub Connection offers fresh sub sandwiches and salads with breads available in a variety of flavors, as well as your choice of meats and cheeses. Located on the first floor of the Russell House. Bates Carolina Diner, located in Bates House, features your favorite grilled items as well as many ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. As always, Bates Carolina Diner serves all you care to eat including hot entrees, veggies, salads, pizza, an exhibition cooking station, and desserts all for one price at the door. Bates Carolina Diner also features “Late Night” Dining. A full service Chick-fil-A serving all your favorite chicken delights is located on the second floor of the Russell House. Located in the Carolina Coliseum, Fast Break serves sandwiches, salads, chili, hot dogs, and more! The newly-renovated Gibbes Court in Capstone features a pizza station, grill, deli, a hot line featuring down home favorites, and fresh-from-the-garden salad station. The newly-renovated Grand Market Place located in the Russell House features an open-air bakery, large rotisserie, sushi bar, and classic hot line entrees and vegetables. The Grand Market Place also offers salads tossed before your eyes with your favorite toppings as well as a deli, international station, vegetarian and vegan selections and a grill. That’s why we call it Grand! Jazzman’s Café is an upscale coffee concept featuring high quality coffee and teas, freshly baked pastries and desserts, grab-and -go salads, and gourmet sandwiches. Located downstairs in the BA Building. The Patio Café, located in Patterson Hall, will be the new cutting edge healthy restaurant on campus. The Patio will feature a large tossed salad format, a served deli featuring different varieties of hummus and Mediterranean food options, Garden Burgers, grilled chicken and a fresh vegetable stir-fry with a choice of meat. No more fried foods! The Pizza Hut/Taco Bell combination offers fresh, hot personal pan pizzas, breadsticks, and salads along with everyone’s favorite Mexican Menu. This popular combination of great food is in one location on the second floor of the Russell House. The Sidewalk Café in the Humanities Building features specialty sandwiches, fresh salads, hot dogs, soups, and bakery items. The café has great outside courtyard seating and Daily Grill Specials. Einstein Bros. Bagels is located on the second floor of the Russell House and serves bagels, cream cheese schmears, coffee, and bagel sandwiches. Featuring the classic taste of the “char-grilled” burger as well as fries and onion rings, the Burger King Express is located on the second floor of the Russell House. Located in West (Green) Quad, Café Verde is a convenience store that also offers environmentally-friendly products. Café Verde also features Pete’s Arena, which offers the finest quality pastas, pizzas, salads, calzones and more! A Mediterranean format located on the second floor of the Russell House, Santorini’s serves popular fare with a healthy flair. Gyros, grilled chicken, humus, tabbouleh, pita chips, Greek salads, and Baklava are just a few of Santorini’s menu items.
University Technology Services is available to help students get and stay connected to the University of South Carolina network. This section will help answer your technology questions as you move in to your new room. Each room has individual wired access connections and there are wireless connections available in common areas of the residence halls, such as study lounges, lobbies, and classrooms. The iCARE Center (Internet, Computer and Resource Education), located in the Computer Services Center on Blossom Street, is the best place to get your computer fixed and to learn about helpful security and network tips. You can register for iCARE online at Please make sure you have all of the necessary components to connect to the University of South Carolina network before you arrive on campus. It will make your move to campus much easier and save you from making unnecessary trips to the store. Laptops are recommended to save space in your room, but are not required. If you do purchase a computer, you may want to check with your college/department for additional information about what you will need. You can take advantage of student computer discounts by going to http://uts.sc.edu/computerpurchase. Wired Access If you are in one of these rooms and would like more than one connection, a 5-port 10/100 Ethernet switch (NOT A ROUTER!) will be needed. (NOTE: An Ethernet mini-hub is not the same as an Ethernet switch. Under NO circumstances can a telephone line splitter device be used for multiple data connections. This can and will result in permanent disconnection of your Internet service.) Wireless Access * NOTE: Wireless routers are not allowed. To connect to the University of South Carolina Wireless Network, you will need Cisco CleanAccess (the same software needed for wired access which will be automatically downloaded to your PC), and Cisco VPN client software, which ensure that all of your data is secure as possible. You will be prompted to download it when connecting to the wireless network. Most laptops come with internal wireless cards, but if not, you can purchase an external wireless card at any computer store, including the University Bookstore. Email Access For email access go to: For Frequently Asked Questions, available online, go to: http://uts.sc.edu/ars/webmail/faq.shtml. Other Helpful Information It is a good idea to use surge protectors. You may not use extension cords. If you need help with your computer, connections, or just advice about what to bring, please contact the University Technology Services Help Desk, at (803) 777-1800. LOOK FOR US DURING MOVE-IN DAY! Technicians will be available during Move-In Day if you have any problems getting connected. Stay Connected For the best connections, you should have at least the following on your computer: WINDOWS MACINTOSH Connecting to the Network Ethernet card: Most new computers have an Ethernet card already built-in or installed. If your computer does not have one, make sure you bring a 10/100 card for desktop computers or PCMCIA 10/100 card for laptops. (Please see the wireless section for other specifications.) 25-foot Cat5e Patch Cord to fit RJ-45 data jack (Students in Capstone, Wade Hampton and Patterson are urged to get a 50-foot patch cord) Anti-Virus protection (download and updates provided free online at All current security and virus patches and updates Cisco CleanAccess: This is an authentication process that you will need to download once connecting to the University of South Carolina network (Windows users only).
On- and off-campus activities can keep you busy, sometimes late into the evening. Along with having fun, you need to keep your personal safety in mind. All it takes is a little planning, awareness, and common sense. Campus safety and security begins with YOU, so take advantage of the services offered at Carolina. Important Safety Tips For Your Room: General Safety Tips: If you are not covered under your parent’s homeowner’s policy, you should consider purchasing property insurance for your personal belongings. Avoid shortcuts through dark or infrequently traveled areas. Determine the safest, best-lit routes ahead of time. Don’t venture out at night alone - always travel in pairs. The Night Shuttle and the APO “taxi” service, available through the Alphi Phi Omega service organization, are both safe ways to get around campus at night. Call 777-DUCK or call the campus police and someone will be glad to escort you to your destination. Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police and be sure report all crimes immediately. Dial 911 from any phone on campus to be directed to the University Police Department or use any of the call boxes located throughout campus. Do not leave your backpack, books, or other items unattended. This includes while you’re studying in the library, eating in the cafeteria, or working out in one of the fitness centers. Do not leave items of value visible in your vehicle. CDs, books, electronics, and clothing are subject to being stolen from a vehicle, even a locked one. The best way to keep from being the victim of a property crime is to secure your property. Division of Law Enforcement and Safety
Move-In Day is Saturday August 19th, 2006. Move-in can be a very busy time for students and parents, especially when it comes to parking, waiting for elevators, etc. Students can move in anytime between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. on August 19th, but to help avoid hold-ups we have recommended times for move-in to help avoid delays and waiting for the elevators. Also, from past experience, it is much easier to move in after 5 p.m. on Saturday. We highly recommend that each resident bring his or her own dolly/cart to use. Bates House: Capstone: Columbia Hall: Patterson: South Tower:
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