Computing and Information Technology

Student Resources

COVID-19 Response

As updates regarding our response to COVID-19 concerns are available, they will be posted here. For university-wide updates, please refer to Winthrop Response FAQ. 

• Faculty & Staff: For assistance with common issues regarding working remotely, please visit our Working Remotely FAQ page.
• The Technology Services Office (TSO) is serving in-person visitors by appointment only. Please use our online booking system to schedule an appointment. 
• Academic Computing Labs (ACC Labs) are closed until further notice.
• The Service Desk is open with limited on-campus staff. Faculty who need online instruction support should visit the WOOL Continuity of Instruction webpage for more information.
• For Faculty/Staff: More information about the VPN can be found on our TechBuy page. If you have been allocated a Dell all-in-one computer, please watch this video about how to set up your device. 
• A limited number of laptops are available for faculty/staff. To request a laptop, please contact your Vice President. If you have been assigned a loaner laptop, IT will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.
• For online communication, virtual meetings, and file sharing, please consider using Microsoft Teams. More information can be found in our MS Teams Guide and our Working Remotely FAQ page.
• For Students: Visit our NEW Student Resources page to find tutorials and links to additional resources. 
• NEW! Visit our Video Conferencing page to find tutorials and navigate your video conferencing options. 
• Dacus Library: For more information, please refer to their COVID-19 Response page.

 

Mission Statement

The mission for Computing and Information Technology is to provide the appropriate technological infrastructure to support teaching, research and service, and to provide high-quality, efficient, and effective technological support service to all academic and administrative functions at Winthrop University. There are 6 areas under the IT umbrella:

• Academic Technologies
• User Support Services
• User Support Service Desk
• Technology Services
• Administrative Systems and Programming
• Telecommunications

 

Hours of Operation  

Computing and Information Technology Departmental Offices

Departmental offices are currently observing normal hours. Due to COVID-19, most staff are working virtually and are best reached by email. 

Monday - Friday

8:30am - 5:00pm

 

Technology Services Office (TSO)

The Technology Services Office, located in room 1 of McBryde Hall, is open to in-person visitors during the hours below and by appointment using our online booking service.

Monday - Thursday	9am - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Academic Computing Labs

All Academic Computing (ACC) labs are currently closed for the fall semester due to COVID-19, but students can visit Dacus Library to use computers and printers. Additional information will be posted here as it becomes available. 

 

Visit Our Video Conferencing Help Page