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Information technology services for students
Students have access to comprehensive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services. Connect with the following services on campus using the 24–hour student computer laboratories, the Information Commons in the Library, or your own laptop.
USC student account
Your University student account provides access to most online services. Your student account includes access to desktop productivity software such as the Microsoft Office suite and other applications and services.
USC Central
USC Central assists you in managing your enrolment and personal information online. Whether you are a new or continuing students, there is a USC Central Guide to help you navigate this service.
Portal
The Portal provides web based access to email, University information, Library catalogues, student notices, discussion groups and the University's online learning system (Blackboard), including lectures, course outlines and assessment submission.
USC Mail
You will have access to a 10GB mailbox in the student email system, USC Mail, as well as access to calendars and access to other services.
Internet
Access to the internet is provided on campu for USC students. To access services remotely, students are required to have their own Internet Service Provider.
Wireless access
The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is availabe around at all buildings and their surrounds on the USC campus. Find out how to connect to the wireless network via your wireless capable device here.
IT Support
Contact the Student IT Help Desk for technical or service support.
Note: Limits may exist on some systems, including network storage, internet download, email storage and age of email messages.
Student internet access
The University of the Sunshine Coast recognises that the internet is a valuable resource and as such provides internet access to students for purposes directly associated with their academic studies, in accordance with the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources.
Until recently USC had in place an internet quota system that regulated the amount of internet download available to each student. Due to recent changes to the manner in which the University is charged for internet traffic, the quota on students is no longer in place. However, should there be a change in charging to the University or the future demands from student use present a financial, performance or access issue, appropriate measures may be reintroduced.
Students are still required to authenticate to access the internet for security reasons including to allow logging associated with acceptable use of this service.
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