University of South Carolina-Columbia Services

The Basics

Basic services offered: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Remedial services: reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling availability: minority student, military, personal, veteran student, older student, psychological

Career Potential

Career advising services: co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: N/A
Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: N/A
Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: $N/A
Main employers of graduates: Information Technology Companies, Marketing and Sales, Financial Institutions, Engineering Firms, Education, Government and Non-Profit, From Fortune 500 to Small Mom and Pops.

Campus Resources

Library on campus/close promixity?: Yes
Library collaboration present?: Yes
Number of books available: 3,498,445
Number of subscriptions: 23,740
Number of microforms: 5,116,024
Number of audiovisuals: 47,815
Number of E-books: N/A
Description of library facilities: Business Administration Library, Mathematics Library, Music Library, South Caroliniana Library, Coleman Karesh Law Library, School of Medicine Library
Museums in proximity: McKissick Museum, South Caroliniana Library, Melton Observatory, Filtration Research Engineering Demonstration Unit (green dorm with learning center focusing on sustainability), Belser Arboretum, AC Moore Gardens.

Technological Availability

Wireless internet on campus?: Yes
Public computers available: 2,800
Computer courses offered?: No
Email accounts granted?: Yes
Campuswide internet access?: Yes
Usable computer locations: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Library connection ports (avg.): 200
Classroom connection ports (avg.): 1,600
Total wireless capacity: 800 students/faculty
Recommended OS: Microsoft
Wireless coverage: in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property

Safety

Campus safety details: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Students granted university webspace?: No
Able to register online?: Yes

If you are in need of more detailed information, check out the University of South Carolina-Columbia website!