IT Services at a Glance
Overview
DTS supports Dornsife faculty, staff, and affiliates, and provides Dornsife network resource assistance to Dornsife graduate students.
USC undergraduate students are supported by Information Technology Services (ITS).
Quick links to popular items
Service catalog
- Computer and tablet purchasing
- Other hardware purchasing
- Request a Dornsife Account
- Request software access
- Filming, event support, and production services
Help guides
Accounts
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Your USC NetID is issued to you by ITS. Use your USC NetID to access USC services and applications such as Workday, Blackboard, Zoom, Slack, Outlook, and library databases and e-resources.
You can activate your NetID or make password changes on the ITS NetID page:
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A Dornsife Account is required to access:
- Dornsife-managed computers
- Dornsife network printers
- Dornsife network drives
If you do not already have a Dornsife Account, you can request one. Be sure to specify which department printers, network drives, or network folders you need access to:
Once your Dornsife Account is created, you will receive a confirmation email. Your Dornsife Account ID is based on your USC NetID:
- Username: Your USC NetID@dts.usc.edu
- Password: Your USC NetID passphrase
If you change or reset your USC NetID passphrase, your Dornsife Account password will automatically update as well.
If you type the incorrect password too many times, your Dornsife Account gets locked and you will not be able to access Dornsife network resources for 30 minutes:
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The affiliate (iVIP) program at USC lets departments sponsor non-USC individuals for electronic access to services that are normally restricted to active USC faculty, staff, and students. Once sponsored, these individuals are known as USC affiliates (or iVIPs).
Senior administrators can submit affiliate account requests to DTS:
USC network and Internet
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Ethernet
On-campus desktop computers are connected to the Internet via Ethernet.
Wireless
USC Secure Wireless network
- Username: Your USC NetID
- Password: Your USC NetID passphrase
USC Guest Wireless network
No password is required, but you will not be able to access protected resources such as VPN, Dornsife network printers, and Dornsife network drives.
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If you are using secure home Internet
You only need VPN for certain applications:
- Don’t connect to VPN: Workday, Blackboard, Zoom, Slack, Google Apps (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft applications (Outlook, Office 365)
- Connect to VPN: Secure CRT/SIS, Dornsife network drives, SPSS, remote desktop, some areas of myDornsife
If you are using public wifi and working with USC data
You should be connected to VPN at all times.
Network drives and printers
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Network drive setup
Follow our guide to connect to your department’s network drives:
You can learn more about network drives here:
Network drive troubleshooting
Make sure that your computer is connected to the USC network via Ethernet, USC Secure Wireless, or VPN. You cannot connect to network resources via USC Guest Wireless.
Having issues accessing network drives even after checking your connection? We can help you troubleshoot:
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Printer setup
Follow our guide to add your department or unit’s network printers to your computer for ongoing use:
If you’re not at your usual computer, we also offer a web-based option that doesn’t require printer installation:
Local (wired) printers
In rare cases, you may have a local printer in your office: these printers will not show up on the network and can be connected directly to your computer using a cable.
Printer troubleshooting
Make sure that your computer is connected to the USC network via Ethernet, USC Secure Wireless, or VPN. You cannot connect to network resources via USC Guest Wireless.
Having issues with printing even after checking your connection? We can help you troubleshoot:
Computers and other hardware
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The purchasing of computers, tablets, printers, and other technology with Dornsife funds must follow the Dornsife IT Procurement Policy.
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First time login
The following guides will walk you through your first time logging onto a new Dornsife-managed computer:
Computer troubleshooting
Having issues with your computer? We can help you troubleshoot:
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You can e-waste (recycle) old USC-owned equipment by filling out this form:
Review our instructions before returning equipment, especially if you are returning an Apple device:
For devices being e-wasted, DTS works with an approved vendor, Human-I-T. Human-I-T addresses the digital divide by providing low-income individuals and nonprofits with technology, internet, and digital training, and does this by repairing and repurposing technology rather than scrapping electronics for parts.
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USC requires that you immediately report the loss or theft of any USC-owned devices containing University data, per the Acceptable Use Policy. Time is of the essence so that we can mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to University data stored on your device.
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For Dornsife faculty and staff needing a temporary or emergency computer loaner:
Email and communication
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Dornsife faculty, staff, and affiliates receive an “@usc.edu” email account in Outlook:
Be aware that, under USC’s Employee Email Policy, emails are automatically deleted 16 months after they are received, sent, or created. Follow our guide if you want to proactively ensure that your emails are retained (must be done before the 16-month period elapses):
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Slack access
DTS administers the Dornsife Slack and Dornsife Administration Slack workspaces:
Other USC Slack workspaces are not administered by DTS: contact the workspace administrator directly to request access.
Slack resources
- Slack information for staff (ITS resource)
- Slack information for faculty (ITS resource)
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Zoom (meetings and webinars)
- Zoom information for staff (ITS resource)
- Zoom information for faculty (ITS resource)
Zoom Phone
USC uses Zoom softphone (a Zoom software feature, rather than a dedicated desk phone) for phone calls:
File storage, sharing, and backup
Dornsife faculty and staff have access to the following options for file storage, sharing, and backup.
We highly recommend setting up automatic backups on your computer: this will ensure that, even if you lose access to your computer, you can still access critical files.
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Microsoft OneDrive at USC
- Quick access: Go to https://usc.edu/onedrive and log in using your USC NetID
- Available to USC faculty, staff, students, and affiliates (iVIPs)
- Up to 250GB storage space (100GB for USC affiliates and for shared org accounts)
- Approved by ITS for the storage of FERPA-regulated data, although additional controls may be needed
Microsoft OneDrive resources
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Google Drive at USC
- Quick access: Go to https://usc.edu/googledrive and log in using your USC NetID
- Available to USC faculty, staff, and students
- Up to 100GB storage space
Google Drive resources
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Dornsife network drives
- Available to USC Dornsife faculty and staff, as well as Dornsife graduate students and undergraduates on an as-needed basis (e.g. student workers)
- Limited storage space (shared with other Dornsife departments/units)
- Not approved by ITS for the storage of FERPA-regulated data
Dornsife network drive resources
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Email ts@dornsife.usc.edu if you need specialized research storage options: we can provide a custom-tailored solution to suit your research needs.
Zoom Rooms
DTS provides AV assistance, filming, and event support for over 100 Dornsife conference rooms and learning spaces. A full list of supported rooms is available and links to each room’s instructional guide:
Specialized IT services
In addition to the above commonly requested services, DTS offers more specialized services. Email us at ts@dornsife.usc.edu if you’d like more information or if you need an IT service that’s not listed below:
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We can design and develop web applications and databases to help you securely store, migrate, and analyze data, produce reports, and automate business processes.
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We can provide filming, event support, and production services.
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Dornsife uses the Emma platform (aka myEmma) for email marketing:
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We recommend reaching out to us if you would like a consultation or more information about our server support and storage services.
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Website access
Dornsife uses WordPress CMS for its website. For editing access to your department, center, or unit’s minisite:
Website resources
Review style and content guides, training videos and help guides, image resources, and more:
Questions? Email webproject@dornsife.usc.edu.
Contact Us
Dornsife Technology Services
835 Bloom Walk, SHS 260
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Hours of Operation
Weekdays, 9am–5pm