Software Purchasing @ South Carolina

University Technology Services offers a wide array of software to the University community. Students, faculty, staff, and departments can take advantage of educational pricing on most software from UTS. Some software is available at no charge.

Software consultants can be reached by calling the UTS Help Desk at (803) 777-1800 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Consultants can also be emailed at software@sc.edu .

Please visit VIP for a full listing of the available software and pricing.

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Department Software Purchases

Software purchases for departments and organizations within the University may be made through VIP. You will need your department and fund number to make the purchases.

1. Log in to VIP
2. Click on the Technology listing on the left menu
3. In the Technology section, click on "Show Me Software Distribution"
4. Click on "Show Software for work".
5. Click on the title of the software you would like to purchase.
6. Complete and submit the form. UTS will process your request and ship the software to your department.

For more information, call the UTS Help Desk at (803) 777-1800 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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Microsoft Home Use Program (Faculty & Staff)

University faculty and staff can also purchase software for their personal use.

Microsoft Home Use Program
The Microsoft Home Use Program allows faculty and staff to purchase and download Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac for only $9.95. A backup DVD can be purchased for an additional $12.00.

This program, which is only available to faculty and staff, allows you to order one Microsoft Office license per software title. Microsoft Home Use licensing information can be found at http://www.microsofthup.com/hupus/terms.aspx.

Ordering Instructions:

1. Log in to VIP
2. Choose the Technology link.
3. Select Software Distribution, then Software for Home.
4. Read the license agreement and make a note of the Program Code.
5. Click the link to the Microsoft Home Use Program website.
6. Enter your USC email address (only @mailbox.sc.edu addresses are accepted).
7. Enter the Program Code.
8. Check your University email inbox for a message from Microsoft with instructions for completing your order.

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Student Personal Software Purchases

Students have the option to purchase select Microsoft software online through VIP.

Some software is available for purchase using your CarolinaCard. Other software is available for purchase using your personal credit card.

1. Log in to VIP
2. Click on the Technology listing on the left menu
3. In the Technology section, click on "Show me Software Distribution"
4. Click on "Show Software for Home". (Software purchased through this link is for your personal computer.)
5. Select your software and follow the prompts to purchase.

You can pick up your software at the University Technology Services Information Desk, located at 1244 Blossom Street on the Columbia campus. You can also have it shipped to you at no charge! For more information, call the UTS Help Desk at (803) 777-1800 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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