Skip to Content

International Accelerator Program

  • Student sitting at a computer

Before you Start

Virtual Undergraduate and Graduate Checklist

 

If you are studying virtually from your home country, ensure that you meet the USC Virtual technical requirements.

To ensure that you are able to succeed in your coursework, there are certain technology requirements you must meet. Please ensure that you have:

      1. Either a Mac or Windows computer or laptop to participate in synchronous lectures. 
      2. A camera on your laptop—it is a requirement to be on video to get credit for class.
      3. The Google Chrome browser.
      4. Headphones with a microphone.
      5. Strong bandwidth (ie. internet speed). You can test your bandwidth here. Please ensure that your internet bandwidth is a minimum of:
        1. Receiving 1080p HD video requires 10.0 Mbps (up/down).
        2. Sending 1080p HD video requires 10.0 Mbps (up/down).
        3. Note: Using a hotspot from your phone or tablet will not suffice.

You must pay your tuition and fees in full, as per the deadline on your Statement of Fees. If you do not pay on time, you will have a hold on your account, and you will not be permitted to register for courses until payment has been received. 

1. Sign up for the multi-factor authentication using the instructions. 

2. Watch this video and learn how to sign up for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

3. After setting up MFA, fill out this form to submit your account information to the IAP team. 

    • After submitting, please wait 48 hours before moving onto Step 5.
Once you finished step 4 and set up your MFA:
    1. Go to https://blackboard.sc.edu and log in with your VIP ID and password.
    2. Click “Courses” on the left.
    3. Look for “Your_program_name Orientation”. For example, if you are an EAP student, you should look for “EAP Orientation”.
    4. Once you click into your orientation, click on “How to use this Blackboard Orientation?” and follow the steps to complete all the Pre-Arrival Steps.
Please reach out to angi.wang@uofsc.org if you have any questions about the above steps.

 

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.

©