Notes Installing VPN and/or ArcGIS software and License:STEP by STEP. Free ESRI Virtual Campus short courses (free to campus users). Download the GIS software permitted use form required for first time users of software. Connections Visit SMAC's SCMapping.net for GIScience meetings and job openings. S.C. Arc Users (SCARC) on the web at: www.scarcgis.org. S.C. Geospatial Administrators Assn. website. Visit mySCmap - a view-only clearinghouse for spatial data in SC.

This site provides information for faculty, staff and students of the University of South Carolina (USC) on geographic information science in general and specifics on the Campus GIS Support Program. This program maintains the campus license agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), making available a large number of their products for use by participating campus units or individuals. Our lengthy and rich connection to ESRI is reflected that our customer number is simply 7!

USC was also one of the initial American research universities to join the University Consortium on Geographic Information Science (UCGIS). The UCGIS fosters the integrated use of resources and technology and encourages multi-disciplinary research collaboration.