Students
Technology Orientation
During new student orientation at the College of Charleston, Information Technology staff members walk students through what IT services are offered at the College. Students at orientation should check their orientation schedules to see when Technology Orientation is available at their orientation session. Topics covered include:
- Accessing campus online resources like MyCharleston
- Discounts on Dell and Apple computer
- Connecting to the wired and wireless networks
- How to be secure online and keep computers and other electronics safe
Students at orientation should check their orientation schedules to see when Technology Orientation is available at their orientation session.
Network Account (COUGARS)
Your COUGARS account, the same username and password as your MyCharleston account, permits you to log on to computers in the Addlestone Library, computer classrooms, terminals located throughout campus, and the campus wireless network.
MyCharleston
MyCharleston is your secure gateway to the College's online services. Logon with your COUGARS username and password, the same combination you use to log into campus computers, like the ones in Addlestone Library.
Student E-mail (Cmail)
All College of Charleston applicants who have been accepted have an e-mail account that is accessible through Cmail. Learn more about accessing and managing your e-mail account at it.cofc.edu/accounts-email/cmail
Web Space (stu.cofc.edu)
Your Cmail account also comes with space for students to post web pages at stu.cofc.edu or by using Sites within Google Apps.
Cougar ResNet
Cougar ResNet is a high-speed internet service that provides internet access to every student living on campus at the College of Charleston. Learn more at it.cofc.edu/network/resnet/
Purchasing Hardware or Software
Students may purchase hardware and software with an educational discount through particpating vendors.
- Purchase a Dell with Educational Discount
- Purchase an Apple with Educational Discount
- Compusult (specializes in academic software licensing)
Student Technology Center
The Student Technology Center is dedicated to high end video/audio/photo editing. It is equipped with two high-end Dell workstations and one PowerMac. It also has the capability to capture video from VHS tape to the computer to edit it and import into presentations. It is available through reservations only by contacting Frank Hamilton at 843.953.8090. Because of the specialized software involved, only limited help is available to students and its use is primarily up to the student to develop the skills to make use of it. Instruction manuals for the software installed are available in the room.
Laptop checkout Program
The Addlestone Library has a limited number of laptops available to students for internal use. Just come to the Circulation Desk in the Library and ask to check one out. All laptops have Microsoft Office and wireless capability. They do not, however, print. Laptop checkout hours are 7:30am to 11:00pm. They may be checked out for 4 hours at a time, and laptops must stay in the library and all laptops are must be turned in by 11:45pm. A validated College of Charleston ID is required.
Student Computing Support
The Student Computing Support Desk is an IT service point at the College of Charleston that offers technical support for students using computer technology. The goal of the support desk is to provide students with access to knowledgeable personnel and information and provide help to students with common maintenance tasks and questions (e.g. spyware/virus removal, general troubleshooting, and setup for the College's wireless network (not Cougar ResNet). We do not have the capability to do hardware repairs or upgrades.
The Student Support Desk is located in the computer section of the Addlestone Library. Students are welcome to bring their laptops to the desk anytime during operating hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the Student Support Desk by email at StudentComputingSupport@cofc.edu or by phone at 843.953.5457.
