Alumni Affairs, 792-7979
261 Calhoun St., Suite 306
The Office of Alumni Affairs and the MUSC Alumni Association sponsor programs each year to enrich the campus experience of students and encourage their interest in and loyalty to the Medical University of South Carolina.

The six MUSC college alumni associations provide opportunities for contact with health professionals who offer mentoring and encouragement through evening career seminars and “lunch-and-learn” programs, or on an individual basis as requested.  They also help sponsor a variety of other student events during the year and provide more than $15,000 annually in scholarships to MUSC students from dues contributed by alumni members.

At present, the Colleges of Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Medicine, and Pharmacy have formally established Student Alumni Councils.  Similar organizations have been proposed for the other colleges.

To encourage future involvement in the Alumni Association, students are given complimentary membership with full benefits for one year following graduation.

Students may contact Betsy Waters, Executive Director of Alumni Affairs, for additional information on any of these programs.

Art Services, 792-4724
Harper Student Center, 4th Floor
Room SS440
Art Services provides faculty, staff and students with services such as large format printing, exhibits, posters, banners, signs, illustration, graphic design, disc prep and scanning.  Find them on the web at http://www.musc.edu/artservices.

Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Five cash dispensing automated teller machines (ATMs) operate on campus.  One ATM is operated by Bank of America and is located on the Hospital’s first floor corridor leading into the cafeteria, next to Room B101.  A Wachovia ATM is located on the 2nd floor of the main hospital.  Three additional ATMs are operated by South Carolina Federal Credit Union and are located on the right side of the main lobby entrance to the Harper Student Center, on the right side of the main entrance to the Children’s Hospital, and in the first floor lobby of Harborview Tower.  Honor and Cirrus network cards are accepted at all the ATMs.  A stamp vending machine is located on the 1st floor of the Education Center/Library.

Cashier’s Office, 792-2015
303 Harborview Office Tower
Located in Room 303 of the Harborview Office Tower at 19 Hagood Avenue, the Cashier’s Office receives and records student tuition, insurance, hepti-vac, and other student service fees.

The office window hours are from 8:30 a.m. to  4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.   The office accepts checks and cash only.  All MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and DiscoverCard charge payments must be made online at the Webadvisor secured website http://webadvisor.musc.edu.  Electronic check payments can also be done on the website.

Center for Academic Excellence
171 Ashley Ave., 201 Education Center/Library, 792-6390
The Center for Academic Excellence offers academic support through individual and group course-specific tutoring, study-group sessions, and critical thinking/study/test-taking skills workshops to students in all six colleges at MUSC.  With an assigned course-specific tutor, a student can discuss key concepts, extract important information from the course text, review class notes, and prepare for exams.  In study-group sessions, workshops or individual appointments, students can learns skills for improving time management, taking notes more effectively, learning course material, and preparing for exams more efficiently.  The CAE’s newly designed state-of-the-art computer lab is designed to meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff.  This computer lab is available 24/7.  Call 792-6390 for assistance.

Computer Services
2nd Floor, Harborview Tower
The MUSC Office of the Chief Information Officer, Information Services (OCIO-IS), has overall responsibility for the development and management of computing and communications resources and services at MUSC. IS manages and supports the University’s campus-wide network for students, faculty, and staff. Workstations (Windows, Apple, Linux, and UNIX) are available to students at various locations on the campus network, including the 4th floor of the library. You can access many applications on the campus network remotely if you have a computer, modem, or broadband.

IS Help Desk
Phone: 792-9700 (24 hours/day, 365 days/year)
Primary hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

The IS Help Desk serves as an initial contact point for all inquiries regarding computing and networking services. The Help Desk staff is trained to handle routine questions and problems that require a quick response. Help Desk staff refer problems that require more detailed assistance to specialists for resolution.  After primary hours, the Help Desk staff will either forward the request to an on-call support team representative for immediate action, or log a detailed description of the problem for a support representative to handle during primary hours.

MUSC Network Account
All incoming MUSC students are assigned a NetID as part of registration. Your NetID account gives you access to host computers, file servers, and workstations on MUSC’s campus-wide network.  The network provides a variety of academic and research computing services, including such services as “home directory” (http://www.musc.edu/infoservices/homeroom), where you can store your files and access them from any workstation; the network also provides electronic mail, the Web, Telnet, FTP, SMB, and other Internet resources, as well as the library’s powerful MUSCLS system. If you need assistance with any service, call the IS Help Desk at 792-9700, or request assistance through e-mail at helpdesk@musc.edu.

MUSC Computer Use Policy
All faculty, staff, and students who use University-supported computer and network systems share responsibility for upholding the rights of their fellow users. Guidelines for appropriate and ethical use of MUSC’s computing and network resources are outlined in the “MUSC Computer Use Policy” at http://www.musc.edu/infoservices/cup/cup2001.html.
 
E-Mail
Access to an Internet based e-mail system is included with your NetID account. You can communicate electronically with students and faculty at MUSC, as well as with your friends and colleagues through the Internet. The Library Informatics Labs are set up for student e-mail use; you can dial in from your home computer using a modem or broadband.  Your e-mail address is your NetID login followed by “@musc.edu.”

MUSC recently switched from an LDAP-based e-mail system to Microsoft Exchange.  The main client for Exchange on Windows computers is Outlook, which is a part of the Microsoft Office Suite.  The main Exchange client for a Macintosh computer is Entourage, also part of the Microsoft Office Mac 2008 Suite.

However, one fast, cost-free way to connect to MUSC e-mail is through a web-browser (such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc.).  This e-mail website is located at  http://exchange.musc.edu.  You will login using your NetID and password.  This can be done from any computer connected to the Internet.

Students who don’t have a computer may use the Library’s computers on the fourth floor of the Library/Education Center.

Homeroom
Homeroom is a computer service that provides students access to personal file space from any Apple, Windows, or UNIX computer on the MUSC network. It is a safe and convenient place to store all your computer-based documents and files. This access is included with your NetID account and requires your NetID login and password. See http://www.musc.edu/infoservices/homeroom for instructions on how to use this service. You can backup your homeroom files to a CD using a dedicated workstation available on the 4th floor of the Library.

The Web
MUSC’s main web page is located at http://www.musc.edu.  From here you can access local resources such as The Catalyst, MUSC’s weekly newspaper, student information http://www.musc.edu/students.html, campus maps, an on-line phone directory, and other student resources.

Remote Access
If you have a modem, DSL, or cable broadband connection, you can access the MUSC website to check your e-mail or use the directory.  Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) service is available for free by signing up at http://www.musc.edu/infoservices/ppp.  You must read and agree to the MUSC Computer Use Policy.

Wireless Access
Information Services maintains many 802.11/a/b/g wireless connection points around campus.  These offer connection speeds up to 54Mbps.  IS’s plan is to completely cover the campus with wireless access points.  To use the wireless services, you have to register at http://www.musc.edu/infoservices/ppp/setup.html.  Registration will also help you with configurations for your computer.

Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Though it isn’t necessary to install VPN to surf the MUSC website or check your email, it may be necessary for a few to sign up for VPN to gain secure access to sensitive networked devices and data hosts on campus.  You can read about it and sign up here:  http://www.musc.edu/infoservices/nst/vpn.shtml.

Research Applications
Graduate students and other researchers have access to a number of advanced applications on the University’s UNIX systems. The application areas include the Biomolecular Computing Resource (http://bcr.musc.edu) and Statistical Analysis. For more information on these applications, contact the BCR Manager (792-0751) or the IS Help Desk (792-9700).

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
30 Bee Street, 792‑4930
Counseling and Psychological Services provides a wide array of counseling and mental health services for MUSC students.  CAPS seeks to help students with normal social or developmental issues as well as serious mental health problems.  We provide services to help students enhance personal assets, increase self-understanding, and develop effective coping strategies.  We provide psychological evaluation, individual and couples therapy, psychopharmacologic assessment and management, psychometric assessment, and referral for other services as needed.  CAPS also facilitates student-initiated educational or support groups.  Services are strictly confidential and are free of charge.  Treatment records are safeguarded and are NOT included in academic records.  Staff members are especially sensitive to issues related to culture, race, and sexual orientation.  Please call 792-4930 to schedule an appointment.  Students may obtain emergency services after hours, on weekends, or holidays by calling the MUSC Paging Operator at 792-2123 and asking for the Senior Psychiatry Resident on call.  Please visit our website at http://www.musc.edu/caps for additional information and confidential on-line screenings.

Courtenay Street Art Gallery
Harper Student Center,
Second Floor Lobby, 792-8263
Featured local artists display their works along the walls of the 2nd floor lobby of the Harper Student Center.  In the month of April, the Cultural Projects Council and MUSC SGA sponsor the annual MUSC Student, Staff and Faculty Art/Photo Exhibit.  Members of the University community are invited to display two pieces of their creative work in this exhibit.  Call Student Programs, 792-2693 for information.  Enjoy a little culture in between workouts and consider purchasing a piece for your personal collection.

Creating Collaborative Care (C3)
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is engaging in an exciting initiative as the focus of a Quality Enhancement Plan. The initiative, Creating Collaborative Care (C3), focuses on interprofessional education.  This initiative responds to the fact that today’s health care system is highly complex and involves the interactions of many different health care professionals in providing optimal patient care and advancing biomedical research.

C3 offers a continuum of interprofessional knowledge and team building experiences. Students will engage in increasingly more sophisticated and expansive opportunities that promote and advance interprofessional education while receiving their formal education.   Each step of this continuum is guided by four interdependent goals:

1. Students will acquire a set of defined teamwork competencies -- knowledge, values, attitudes, personal and interprofessional skills, principles, beliefs and standards.
2. Students will acquire knowledge, including the values and beliefs, of health professions different from their own discipline that will enable them to define interprofessional health care delivery or research.
3. Students will apply their teamwork competencies in a collaborative interprofessional health care delivery or research learning setting.
4. Students will demonstrate their teamwork competencies in a collaborative interprofessional health care delivery or translational research context.  The Student Advisory Board has a crucial role in shaping C3 activities for students. Student representation to the C3 is through this Board.

The Student Interprofessional Society (SIPS) is a student organization which focuses on building interprofessional student activities on campus. (see page 46 for more information on SIPS)

MUSC faculty, staff, and students understand C3 as an essential pathway to improving education, and will improve the provision of biomedical research and health care delivery at all levels by working together.

For more information, visit http://www.musc.edu/c3.

Creating Collaborative Care (C3) is an interprofessional education initiative embraced by the Medical University of South Carolina as an integral part of student learning across all colleges and programs.   An important first step in working effectively with others around a common goal is the development of teamwork competencies.  These competencies require knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enhance overall performance for health care practitioners and researchers.

Definition of a Team
Teams consist of two or more individuals with a common goal.
Team members have specific roles that include specific tasks that the members interact around to coordinate their efforts to achieve a common goal or outcome.
Teams make decisions, solve problems, provide support, accomplish missions, and plan their work.
Teams possess all the required specialized knowledge, skills, and/or resources required to serve their mission and often function under conditions of high workload.
Teams differ from small groups in that they embody a collective action arising out of task interdependency. 
Teamwork characteristically mandates an adjustment on the part of team members to one another, either sequentially or simultaneously, in an effort to accomplish team goals.
High performance teams’ members are mutually accountable for each other’s performance.

Knowledge Competencies
Define teams and describe when the use of teams is valuable or necessary
Define basic processes involved in understanding group dynamics and give examples of strategies for using these processes effectively
a.  Communication
b.  Decision-making
c.  Group problem solving
d.  Group development stages
3.  Define the behaviors that lead to effective teamwork
4.  List the attributes and attitudes found in effective teams

Skills:    As a team member, contributes to group effectiveness by demonstrating the following behaviors that contribute t

1. Achieving the group task
   a. Initiating:  Proposing tasks, goals, or action, defining group problems, suggesting a procedure.
   b. Seeking Information: Asking for opinions, facts, and feelings
   c. Giving Information:  Offering facts, giving an opinion or idea.
   d. Clarifying:  Interpreting or elaborating on ideas; asking questions in an effort to understand or promote understanding.
   e. Summarizing:  Pulling together related ideas; restating suggestions; offering a decision or conclusion for group to consider.
   f.  Consensus taking:  Asking if a group is nearing a decision; sending up a trial balloon to test a possible conclusion; asking everyone where they stand on an issue, whether they agree or disagree.
   g. Accountability: takes responsibility for contributing, completing tasks, assumes roles of facilitator, recorder, timekeeper, supports team decisions
2. Maintaining a positive group attitude and communication
   a. Communication Gatekeeper:  Helping others to participate; keeping communication channels open, keeping people from dominating conversation.
   b. Encouraging: Being friendly, warm, and responsive to others, indicating (by facial expression or remark) interest in others’ contributions.
   c. Resolving Conflict: Helping people explore their differences, agree on common points; reconcile disagreements, relieving tension in group, admitting own errors.
   d. Acknowledging Feelings: Reflecting feelings of the group, expressing process related progress of the group, i.e.,” we seem to be getting frustrated”, 
   e. Setting Standards:  Setting norms for group behavior and activity, testing whether group is satisfied with its procedures, pointing out explicit or implicit norms.
   f.  Openness: Recognizes and acknowledges the diverse roles, strengths and styles of group members.

Attitudes: As a team member, demonstrates the following attitudes:

1. Appreciation of the value of team decisions and a positive regard for teamwork
2. Respect for all team members
3. Mutual trust
4. Openness to feedback and improving team effectiveness
5. Importance of a shared vision

Developed by MUSC’s Creating Collaborative Care (C3) Implementation Committee, in consultation with Tom Kent, PhD, College of Charleston and Valerie T. West, Ed.D, Medical University of South Carolina, November 2007.
 
Digital Imaging
Application & Passport Photos
107 Basic Science Bldg, 792-4730
Other services include prints from digital files, scanning, image enhancements and location photography. 

Disabled Students’ Services
Students seeking accommodations for a disability should complete a Request for Accommodation form and present it (along with certification of the disability) to their college’s ADA Coordinator or the 504 ADA Student Coordinator for the university.  Forms are available online or from your college ADA Coordinator.  Forms and information about ADA Coordinators for each college can be found at http://www.musc.edu/ada.

Enrollment Management
41 Bee Street, 792-5396
Provides central administrative and management services in the areas of admissions, financial aid, registration, academic records, classroom scheduling, preparation of the University bulletin, as well as coordination of commencement activities.  Detailed information is available at http://www.musc.edu/em.

Admissions – 41 Bee Street
Coordination of pre-application advising, online application, data collection, and analysis for each program in the six colleges in preparation for offers being made by the colleges.

Student Employment Services
and Federal Work Study Program
Harper Student Center, Room SS353, 792‑2536
For students seeking employment, the Office of Financial Aid Services offers two sources: The Federal Work Study Program and Student Employment Services.  The Federal Work Study program (FWS) is a form of financial aid that promotes part-time employment of students who demonstrate financial need.  The Job Placement Guide is available to all FWS awardees.  It lists specific FWS work assignments and corresponding pay rates.  Student Employment Services also provides a listing of off-campus (non-FWS) jobs that are available in the community. 

Financial Aid Services
Harper Student Center, Room SS359, 792-2536
Counseling services on financing educational pursuits, loans, grants, scholarships, employment and contractual assistance programs are coordinated through this office.  Assistance is available in completing applications and determining eligibility for federal, institutional, state, and private funding sources.  Debt management counseling services are provided as well.

A brochure listing various outside scholarships and loans is available.  For additional information about financial aid programs and scholarship information, contact Financial Aid Services at finaid@musc.edu or visit http://www.musc.edu/financialmanagement.

Registrar and Records – 41 Bee Street
Management of registration, course documentation, academic records, degree audits, transcripts and other record-keeping processes supporting student academic history.  Verification of information for licensing boards and employment is also supported.

Housing (Off-Campus)
SW213, Harper Student Center
792‑0394
The Off‑Campus Housing Office, located on the second  floor of the Harper Student Center, assists students in finding suitable and affordable housing.  This office has up‑to‑date listings of houses/apartments/rooms for rent, houses for sale, short‑term housing and summer sublets.   The listings are available on the web at http://www.musc.edu/housing. Other services offered include individual housing counseling, free legal assistance by local attorneys, Charleston area information, telephone for local calls, a large wall map of the Charleston area, Apartment Finder Guides, security checks performed by a MUSC Public Safety Officer, and brochures on how to enhance roommate relations.

In addition, we provide an online roommate matching service.  When you need a roommate, you can list your property by visiting us online at http://www.musc.edu/housing and clicking on “Add New Property,” or when you are available as a roommate, click on “Roommate Search.” There, you can enter your individual roommate information in the database or obtain roommate match data from the database. The Housing Office also sponsors Roommate Finder Parties during the spring and summer to help you find a compatible roommate.

The Charleston area offers a wide variety of housing opportunities.  You may choose to live in an apartment complex with the usual amenities, such as a pool, tennis courts, and laundry facilities, or you may prefer to live in a charming, old house in downtown Charleston.

Affordable housing in the downtown area is limited.  The best places to look for downtown apartments are the listings available online through the Off-Campus Housing Office, the newspaper classified ads, and local real estate agencies that regularly list downtown apartments. Off-Campus Housing listings are made available only to MUSC students, staff, and faculty. Please be prepared to show your MUSC ID when requesting a listing.

When renting a downtown apartment, ask the landlord about the average monthly utilities, off‑street parking, and whether the area floods.  Utilities will vary from apartment to apartment due to a lack of adequate insulation in older homes.  If off‑street parking is not available, you may obtain a residential parking sticker that allows you to park on the street in designated areas by calling the Department of Traffic & Transportation at 724-7375.

Apartments and houses in other sections in and around Charleston, such as West Ashley, James Island, and Mt. Pleasant, are easier to find and usually less expensive.  Apartment complex directories can be obtained in the Housing Office. 

To receive information about parking on campus, contact the Office of Parking Management at 792-3665.

International Visa Support for
Students, Faculty, and Staff
Harper Student Center,
Rooms 450-451
This office assists with preparation of visa documents for students, faculty and staff. The F-1 and J-1 visas are the ones typically used by MUSC students. The I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for the F-1 Student Visa) or the DS- 2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa) will be used to obtain either the F-1 visa stamp or the J-1 visa stamp at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy in your home country. I-20’s for new or continuing graduate students are issued through this office.

MUSC is designated to sponsor scholars in the Exchange Visitor Program administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Exchange Program. This J-1 program is the most frequently used visa classification for international academic scholars. This visa classification is used for those scholars whose stay is temporary (3 years) in the U.S.

This office also processes H-1B visa documents for employees of the University. We work with department personnel to advise and obtain all necessary documents for this process.

In consultation with the administration, faculty and Office of General Counsel, this office determines the visa and employment options which will permit the greatest benefit and flexibility to the individual and the university. We work with federal and state governmental agencies, international organizations, U.S. and foreign consular posts and public and private entities to obtain appropriate visa documentation for admission to the U.S, authorization for employment and maintenance of legal status for our international population.

This office assists with other official government documents and requirements such as change of address notification (required), travel signatures, family visitor paperwork (B-2 visas), driver’s license letters, and visa preparation for immediate family members; however, we do not provide tax advice, nor do we currently process green cards. We can refer individuals interested in obtaining a green card to a South Carolina attorney, and we do not advise anyone at MUSC to use attorneys out of the state of South Carolina.

Some important reminders for F-1 international students include: 

1. If you change your major or degree level, obtain a new I-20.
2. If you plan to transfer to a new school, immediately notify this office.
3. Do not work without proper employment permission from USCIS.
4. Limit on-campus employment to a total of 20 hours per week.

Some important reminders for J-1 international students include:

1. Do not change major or degree without consulting this office.
2. Do not consider beginning a new program at another school without consulting this office.
3. Do not work over 20 hours.
4. Notify this office of employment.
5. You and your dependents must have adequate health insurance coverage while in the U.S. Please make sure you know the requirements and adhere to them.

Appointments
This office is currently staffed with 3 people, which makes walk-ins/drop-ins difficult. Unless you have an emergency, please make an appointment. Email is very effective for appointments or questions you may have. We will post walk-in hours as the fall semester approaches. However, it is to the benefit of all concerned if appointments are made so that we may know in advance what your concern or need is and how best to assist you.  Please call Emily Brown or email her to schedule an appointment.

Legal Consultation
Harper Student Center, Suite 213, 792‑0394
MUSC Off-Campus Housing, in cooperation with the Charleston Lawyers Club, provides a legal consultation program for MUSC students.  Students can go to http://www.musc.edu/housing/legalassistance.html and choose from a list of local attorneys who are willing to provide up to 20 minutes of pro bono (free!) legal advice on tenant/landlord problems, wills, family law, accidents/injury, etc.  For more information, please visit the website or call the Off-Campus Housing office.

Library
171 Ashley Avenue, 792-2371
The MUSC Library occupies the 2nd,  3rd,  and  4th  floors of the Education Center/Library Building, with entrances on the 2nd and 4th floors. Students have MUSC ID card access to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the library 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.  Entrance is via the 2nd floor.

Library staffed hours are as follows:
Monday - Thursday       7:30 a.m. - midnight
Friday                          7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday                      10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday                        Noon - midnight

Beverages in resealable containers and snack items are allowed in the Library but not near the computers.  No smoking or other tobacco use is allowed in the building.

Frequently Called Numbers
 2nd floor service desk:  792-2371
 4th floor service desk:   792-2381
 Reference Desk:           792-2372
 Systems:                      792-2811

Study Areas
General: There are study carrels on all floors of the Library.  Most carrels are on the perimeter of the building.

Group study:  There are fourteen enclosed small group study rooms in the Library; five on the second floor and nine on the third.  First come, first served.

Services
Lockers are available, first-come, first-served, on the first day of classes each semester.  Lockers are assigned at the 2nd floor service desk. Lockers are located on the 2nd and the 3rd floors of the library.  Students should remove all their belongings from the lockers by the last day of exams.

Class reserves:  Printed class reserve items are available at the 2nd floor service desk (792-2371).  Multimedia class reserve materials are available at the 4th floor service desk (792-2381).

Reference:  Reference librarians are available at the 4th floor service desk Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (792-2372).  Individual appointments may be made with a reference librarian.  The reference staff offers a variety of library-related classes.  A listing of these classes may be found on the Library Web and in The Catalyst.

2nd and 4th floor service desks:  Staff is available at the 2nd and 4th floor service desks to assist you.  GoPrint cards are sold at the 2nd floor service desk. GoPrint cards, Zip disks ($12.00), floppy disks ($2.00), CD-RW ($3.00), and CD-R ($1.00) are sold at the 4th floor service desk.

Document Delivery/Interlibrary Loan:  At  no charge, students may request books or obtain copies of journal articles not owned by the library through the Document Delivery service.  Request forms may be filled out at 2nd and 4th floor service desks or online (select Document Delivery from the Library Webpage).  Journal articles are delivered electronically whenever possible

Photocopy:  There are photocopiers on all floors of the library. Copies are currently $.15 per page or $.10 per page when a GoPrint card is used.  GoPrint cards may be purchased for $1.00 from GoPrint stations located on the 2nd and 4th floors.  A dollar’s worth of copies are on the card, but value can be added at the GoPrint work stations. Transparencies may be purchased for $.25 at the 2nd and 4th floor service desks.

Laser Printing:  Black and white laser printing is available at $.07 per side for single-sided printing and $.05 per side for double-sided printing. GoPrint cards can be purchased or value added to the print cards at the GoPrint Stations located on the 2nd and 4th floors. When printing a PowerPoint presentation, it would be appreciated if multiple slides were printed per page and dark backgrounds were changed to light. 

Color laser printing is available at $.25 per side.

Lamps are available for checkout at the 2nd floor service desk.

Library Web and Information Resources
The library offers a wide variety of information resources covering all aspects of the health sciences.  The Library Web (http://www.library.musc.edu/) provides a gateway to this information.

Books:  MUSCLS, the library’s catalog, provides an index to the library’s print collection of books and a number of electronic books. The eBooks link provides an access point to hundreds of electronic books.  These include Harrison’s, MD Consult book collection, AccessMedicine book collection and other eBooks. 

Journals: MUSCLS, provides an index to the Library’s print and electronic journal collection.  The eJournals link provides an access point to over 14,000 electronic journals. (July 1, 2008)

Databases: The library provides access to a number of biomedical bibliographic databases including MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, PsycINFO, and SciFinder Scholar; these require a NetID under certain circumstances. Free health sciences bibliographic databases available include PubMed, RehabData, AgeLine, POPLINE, Toxnet and patent databases.  The library has access to a number of non-health sciences databases through DISCUS.  These include Academic OneFile, General Business File ASAP, Expanded Academic ASAP, General Reference Center, LegalTrac, and InfoTrac OneFile.

Knowledge Bases:  The library provides access to a number of full text resources including MicroMedex (drug information), Cochrane Library, AC Journal Club, UpToDate (reviews of medical diseases), Exam Master (subject review and board preparation tool) and Hands on Health, including GoLocal-SC (consumer health and health services information for South Carolinians)

Subject-Related Web Links:  The reference staff has organized a number of Selected Internet Resources by subject, including the basic sciences, clinical medicine, dental medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and the allied health professions.

Edweb provides an easy way to access your WebCT classes.

Collection Locations
Books:  2nd floor
Journals:  3rd floor 
Multimedia:  4th floor
Reference Books:  4th floor
Reserves (books, reprints, notes, old tests):  2nd floor
Reserves (Multimedia):  4th floor

Informatics Labs
The Informatics Labs are located on the 2nd and 4th floors.  Approximately 175 Windows and Apple computers are available. There are four computer classrooms, an open lab, and multimedia workstations. Workstations include access to the library’s electronic resources, the Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Office, as well as other commonly used software.  A graphics/scanner area has the following software available:  InDesign, Elements, Omni Page Pro, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Text Bridge Pro.  A wired laptop service station is available on the 4th floor to install system updates, install security patches, update virus software and download free MUSC software.  MUSC Network connections to plug your laptop into are available in the 2nd floor computer lab.  Wireless connection is available throughout the library.  Room 436 has been designated as a quiet area.  An MUSC ID is required to use the Informatics Lab.  Black and white laser printing is $.07 per side for single-sided and $.05 per side for double-sided printing. Color laser printing is $.25 per side.

Biomolecular Computing Resource  (BCR)
BCR offers a wide selection of bioinformatics software and databases for students, staff and faculty.  A complete and up-to-date description of the BCR facility may be perused online at http://bcr.musc.edu.
BCR tools are available 24/7 from on and off campus to any NetID (MNA) account holder who requests a free upgrade of their NetID (MNA).

Access to the BCR is provided through Web browsers, via secure shell, telnet, and x-server from any networked PC on campus and from off campus via MUSC VPN connections.  In addition to the library Informatics Lab, there is one high resolution SGI workstation outside Suite 448.

BCR databases include bimonthly releases of GenBank and InterPro. Sequence analysis software includes  GCG, EMBOSS, Sequencher and VectorNTI Suite.  Molecular modeling/viewing software includes  SYBYL, INSIGHTII, MacroModel, Spartan, MOPAC2000, Jaguar, Gaussian98 and AMBER 8.0.

Miscellaneous
Books, journals and multimedia materials may be returned to the 2nd and 4th floor service desks. When the library is not staffed, books and journals can be returned through a book slot located outside the library on the 2nd floor.  Also, a book drop located just outside the Education Center/Library on the Basic Science Building side is available for the return of library materials.

The Waring Historical Library (WHL), adjacent to the Basic Science Building, houses books, journals, manuscript items, and museum artifacts dealing with the history of the health sciences. WHL is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on holidays. Topics in the History of the Health Sciences (INTDS 613), a survey course sponsored by the library, is held in the Spring semester and is open to all students.

Systems Office and Apple Store:  The Systems Office, Room 425, is available to assist you with NetID (MNA) problems as well as complex informatics lab questions. The Systems Office offers purchase consultation and educational discounts on Apple products for MUSC students, faculty, and staff who are buying computers for their homes. For more information, make an appointment (792-2811) or check out the Website http://applestore.library.musc.edu/.

E-mail
Students usually receive their NetID account (formerly called the MNA) before classes start; it comes with other information from Student Accounting.  You can send and receive e-mail on the Lab computers on the 2nd and 4th floors of the library.  If you lose or forget your password, take your MUSC ID to the Library Systems Office, Room 425, during normal business hours to have it reset.

Lounges
College of Dental Medicine 792-6419
       Room 436, Basic Science Building
College of Health Professions 792-7256
       “Cyber Cafe,” 151 Rutledge Avenue
College of Medicine 792-2770
       “The Recovery Room,” 168 Ashley Avenue
College of Nursing 792‑2066
       First floor, Nursing Building
College of Pharmacy 792-9500
       QE222 & QF103, Pharmacy Building

Mail Service
Each college has its own system for handling student mail.  Some have individual student mailboxes; some distribute student mail through the department or program office.  If you are not told during orientation, please check with your dean’s office about how student mail is handled in your college.  If you expect to receive mail at the University, please remind everyone to address it properly.  Mail may get lost if the address does not include the following information:

Medical University of South Carolina
Individual’s Name
Department Name
Mail Stop Code (each Department has one)
Charleston, SC 29425

There is a coin‑operated US postal center located inside the Education Center/Library in the ground floor stairwell on the BSB side of the building.    

Meal Card Services – Student Debit Cards
MUSC students may obtain meal services’ student debit cards by opening an account in the Office of the Director of Retail Services/Cafeteria Manager, Room B101J, located on the hallway leading to the cafeteria between vending and A la Carte Pizza.  An ID badge and check or cash are required to open an account.
Once an account has been opened, money may be added to the account by dropping off a check made payable to MUHA in the small box outside the office.  Cash transactions must be made in the office during regular hours.

Meal services’ student debit cards can be used at A la Carte Pizza/Smoothies, Rainbows & Lollipops Gift Shop, Subway (main hospital and Harborview Towers), Starbucks (in the hospital lobby only),  Rutledge Tower Cafeteria and the Main Hospital Cafeteria.  From 11:30am - 1:30pm, there is a speed line in the Main Hospital Cafeteria for meal card holders only.

Receipts will show current card balance after each transaction.  Additionally, all service areas can do a balance inquiry.

We now accept major credit cards for purchases–Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover–in the main Café, A la Carte Pizza and Starbucks.

Please call 792-4558 with questions/comments.

Office of Parking Management
91 President Street, 792-3665
General Parking Conditions
MUSC has over 8,300 parking spaces.  However, despite this large and comprehensive system, there is not enough parking to provide everyone a preferred parking location.  Many students and employees must rely either on the MUSC commuter parking lots or on their own resources such as CARTA bus service, carpooling, walking, riding a bike or motorcycle, or making arrangements with other parking providers in the area.  The following information will help you make commuting plans.

Reserved Parking for Students
Returning Students: Annual parking registration for returning students is held each year in early spring.  In 2009, we will hold the 4th annual Student Online Registration over several weekends beginning as early as March 2009.  Specific dates and times will be distributed by e-mail and will be published in campus publications.  Returning students may purchase parking during this registration period in accordance with a published distribution plan approved by SGA.  Reserved parking is offered at the semester rate, with the parking semesters coinciding with the academic calendar (http://www.musc.edu/em/records/acad_cal.html).  All registrations must be paid for at the time of registration by credit card, debit card, or e-check.

New Students: New students register for parking during academic registration at the beginning of each semester.  Reserved parking opportunities for new students are limited.  However, other parking options are available as described under the following Park and Ride section. 

Park and Ride
Reserved parking on campus is limited.  As a parking option, the University provides free parking in the Hagood commuter park and ride system and provides shuttle bus service between MUSC and the Hagood, Harborview surface and Lockwood commuter parking lots. Shuttle bus schedules are posted and are available from University Transportation Services, 577-6860, http://www.musc.edu/transportation or the Office of Parking Management at 91 President Street.

Registering for parking in the commuter parking system does not guarantee a space.  Parking is offered on a first-come, first served basis.  You should have a fall-back plan for times when the commuter parking locations are full.

To register for the Hagood commuter lot, you can go to WebAdvisor and choose the Hagood Parking Registration link.  You should print the form and bring it to Parking Management to get registered.

CARTA Express Bus Service
MUSC has partnered with CARTA to provide use of CARTA Express and regular CARTA service at no charge.  This is effective July1, 2008.  For information about CARTA Express routes, visit their website at http://www.RideCARTA.com.

Bicycles and Motorcycles
For those who use bicycles or motorcycles, special parking is provided on campus.  Information on parking locations may be obtained from Parking Management at 91 President Street, 2nd floor, or by calling 792-3665.  Bicycles must be registered with the City of Charleston Police Department at the MUSC Public Safety Office, 101 Doughty Street.

Parking at the Harper Student Center
The Harper Student Center garage is open for general member use from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

After Hours and Weekend Parking
In order to access the library, labs, or study areas, after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends and major holidays, students may park free in patient/visitor Parking Lot G or the patient/visitor parking garage.  Presentation of a valid MUSC student ID is required at the time of exit.  If a student parks in a patient area prior to 4:00 p.m. or after 7:00 a.m., he or she will be required to pay the posted rate for the entire length of the parking stay.

Parking in patient areas during the after-hours period is not authorized for students who are working scheduled shifts.  Students who are working may park at no charge in the Ashley-Rutledge patient/visitor parking garage (floors 5 and above).  Students wishing to park in the after-hours parking program are required to register and obtain a parking hangtag and access card.  Students who park in patient areas while working will be subject to citation and may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the Student Honor Code.  Any and all regulatory signs within the lot are effective as posted.

Carpool Website
If you are interested in carpooling, you can visit the MUSC Carpool website at http://www.carpool.musc.edu.  

Parking Citations
City of Charleston parking citations are issued by MUSC enforcement officers on the MUSC campus.  All MUSC reserved parking areas are restricted to registered decal and permit holders.  Parking areas are enforced 24 hours a day unless otherwise posted, and all parking signs and regulations are strictly enforced.  Public parking areas are enforced in accordance with regulations posted at each location.

If you should receive a parking citation on campus which you feel is unjust or in error, you may appeal the citation through the MUSC hearing officer in the Office of Parking Management.  Appeals are heard at the Office of Parking Management at 91 President Street, 2nd floor, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 pm and on Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

Parking Management Office Hours
The Office of Parking Management is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for registration of vehicles and for assistance in all parking and commuter transportation matters.  The telephone number is 792-3665.  The office is located on the second floor in Parking Garage II, on the corner of President and Bee Streets.  You may park at Parking Garage II while conducting business with Parking Management.  Ask the attendant on duty at the President Street entrance for assistance.

Public Safety: Your Campus
Law Enforcement Department
101 Doughty Street, 792-2261
Security on campus, as everywhere else, presents each of us with a personal challenge.  We do not want to encourage paranoia, but we do want to remind you to be careful on campus and in the surrounding areas. The Public Safety Office is located at 101 Doughty Street on the corner of Doughty and President Streets.  It can be contacted around the clock for emergencies at 792-4196 and at 792-2261 for non-emergency calls.  Public Safety offers a variety of services, described below.

Assistance
Call or come by for assistance with vehicle location, keys locked in the car, jump starts, etc.

Bicycle Safety
Bicycles are in big demand and may fall prey to theft if not effectively secured.  Bikes should be secured only to designated bike racks so they do not impede traffic or cause a safety hazard.  All bikes must be registered by the City of Charleston Police Department through the Public Safety Office.  A comprehensive booklet, S.C. Road Rules for Bikes, is available.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Crime Statistics Act Annual Security Report - 792-2261
The Medical University of South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to providing the safest environment possible for work and study.  Part of that commitment involves providing information about campus security to current and prospective students and employees.  This report, prepared in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, outlines the University’s security policies and discloses campus crime statistics.  This report may be accessed on the Department of Public Safety website at http://www.musc.edu/publicsafety.  A hard copy of this document may be obtained upon request by contacting the Medical University of South Carolina Department of Public Safety, 101 Doughty Street, Charleston, SC 29425.

Silent Watch - 792-3018
If you would like to make the Department of Public Safety aware of a problem and wish to remain anonymous, use the Silent Watch Program located on the Department of Public Safety web page.  When you make a Silent Watch report, you do not have to identify yourself unless you desire an answer to a specific question.  To file a Silent Watch report, go to http://www.musc.edu/publicsafety and select Silent Watch.  Fill in the form and submit it.  If you wish to be contacted, include your contact information.  Your submission will remain anonymous unless you wish to be contacted.

Engraving
Borrow the engraver to mark your valuables for easier identification if they are stolen.

Escort Service - 792-2261
Call Public Safety 24 hours a day for an escort on campus or within the immediate campus area.

Home Security Surveys - 792-1070
The Department  of  Public Safety will provide crime prevention security surveys of student residences in the vicinity of the university.  The purpose of these surveys is to improve the security of the residences by identifying security weaknesses and recommending corrective actions.  The recommendations made during a crime prevention security survey are intended to improve the security of your residence to a level that would make it unattractive to a thief.  Following the recommendations will make your apartment less susceptible to theft.  However, the Department of Public Safety cannot guarantee that your apartment will not be the site of a crime, even if all recommendations are carried out.

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)
R.A.D. is a Rape Aggression Defense course.  It is a personal safety education program with a practical blend of threat avoidance strategies and real world assault resistance tactics for women.  The focus of the R.A.D. course is on developing personal and physical safety skills that can be safely practiced in a comfortable learning environment.

The R.A.D. program is not a traditional self-defense course.  It fills a long-standing void by enabling women to learn a set of cognitive and physical skills that  will be beneficial for a lifetime.  R.A.D. students find the manner of instruction supportive and the course an empowering experience.

The R.A.D. program, which has been taught to thousands of women at universities worldwide, is offered to female students and employees through the Medical University of South Carolina Public Safety Department.  We have four certified R.A.D. instructors who work together to teach the courses and provide students with a more personal experience.

If you are interested in participating in R.A.D., contact Lt. Oneida Banks, by dialing 792-1070 or email her at banksor@musc.edu.

MUSC IDs
Many IDs are turned in to Public Safety’s Lost and Found.  If  your lost ID is not found, a new ID can be made at Public Safety for $10.00.

Lost and Found
Check Lost and Found in the Public Safety Office before you replace anything you’ve lost in the campus vicinity.  Be a good citizen and turn in any possessions you find to Lost and Found.

Security Precautions
Public Safety’s eight tips and words of caution:

• If you must remain in the campus buildings after  closing time and after most people are gone for the day, try to have at least one other student keep you company.
• Stay on the well‑traveled throughways and refrain from using dark or obscure shortcuts.
• Personal property, purses, briefcases, backpacks, etc. should never be left unattended (even in the library).
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and never display  large amounts of money.
• Keep your car doors locked.
• Bicycles have a habit of “disappearing.”  Please lock them up securely.
• If you must walk alone on campus after dark, Public  Safety will give you an escort.  Call the dispatcher at 792‑2261.
• Report suspicious activity or persons to Public Safety by calling 792-4196.

Victim Assistance
First, if you are ever in a violent situation on-campus, call Public Safety immediately at 792‑4196, or off‑campus, call Charleston Police at 911.  For follow‑up assistance to a violent or non‑violent crime or victimization, call any of the following campus/community resources:

• Counseling & Psychological Services, 792‑4930 (The CAPS staff is knowledgeable about university resources and victim support.)
• People Against Rape, 745-0144 (PAR has trained staff and volunteers to assist women or men who have been the victim of assault, rape, and/or date rape.)  Crisis Hotline, 1-800-241-7273
• Student Programs, 792‑2693 (always a good ear and referral service)

Emergency Call Boxes
We have installed 114 Emergency Call Boxes on campus to provide an increased level of security, serve as a deterrent to crime, and enhance the ability of Public Safety to respond to an incident immediately.  These call boxes are painted a highly visible orange and have a blue light on top to make them easily identifiable at night. If you encounter an emergency situation, simply push and release the button on the box, and you will be in immediate communication with the MUSC Public Safety dispatcher. To answer the dispatcher, push the button to talk and release the button to listen.  If you feel you are in danger and cannot stop to talk to the dispatcher, pushing the call box button by itself will initiate a police response to the alarmed call box.

If you have any questions about the system, call Public Safety at 792-2261.  For additional information about the capabilities and services of the Department of Public Safety, visit us on the internet at http://www.musc.edu/publicsafety.

Recycling, 792-4066
104 Parking Garage 1, 97 Jonathan Lucas
The Medical University Earth Clinic is proud to offer students many recycling opportunities.  Student recycling is integral to reaching the University’s recycling goal of 35% of its waste stream by 2009.

Paper:  Recycle in all student mailbox locations, college and departmental offices, and the Office of Student Programs.  Look for a blue or gray bin labeled “office fiber.”  The following types of paper are acceptable: white and colored paper, fax paper, yellow sticky notes, loose-leaf paper, manila folders, brochures, envelopes, flyers, and note cards.

Plastic #1 and #2 aluminum cans, steel cans, and glass bottles: The Basic Science student lounge on the 4th floor, Harper Student Center Lobby and Harborview Tower lobby.  Please do not place food or non-recyclables in the recycling bins.
    
Newspaper:  Marked bins located in the lobbies of the following buildings: Harborview Tower, and the Harper Student Center.  There’s also a box on the 4th floor of the Library.
On-Campus recycling questions: Call or e-mail the Recycling Coordinator, Christine Cooley, at: 792-4066 or vonkolnc@MUSC.edu, web page http:/www.musc.edu/recycle/

Charleston County Home Curbside Collection (once every other week) or Drop-off Recycling Harper Student Center: Plastic 1 & 2, glass, steel cans, oil bottles (unrinsed with lids on), aluminum, newspaper, junk mail, office fiber, phone books, brown paper bags, and magazines.

Drop Off at Romney Street, the Landfill on Bees Ferry Road and all Convenience Centers (see website for locations): Auto batteries, auto oil, auto oil filters, auto tires, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, rechargeable ni-cad, lithium ion and NiMH  batteries, cardboard, electronic waste, used cooking oil, appliances and scrap metal, household hazardous waste, yard waste and all the items listed above. 

Drop Off at Bees Ferry Road Site Only: Fluorescent tubes, empty propane tanks, old gasoline and two-stroke mix latex paint.   Bees Ferry Road Landfill Swap Shop: Toys, hand tools, usable carpeting, furniture or unopened paint and they sell compost by the truckload or bag.

Old Clothing, Odds and Ends and Furniture:  Take to Goodwill or a thrift store.

National Kidney Foundation:  We will pick up old cars, boats, clothes, odds and ends, and furniture.  (843)554-6715, (888) 848-5277 http://www.kidney.org/site/index.cfm?ch=209

Oyster Shell Recycling:  http://saltwaterfishing.sc.gov/oyster.html

Off-Campus recycling questions: Call the Charleston County Recycling Center at 720-7111, Bees Ferry Landfill 571-0929, Berkeley County Recycling at 572-4400, and Dorchester County Recycling at 832-0135. http://www.Charlestoncounty.org/index2.asp?p=/Departments/solidwaste/D-SW-Recyc.htm.

St. Luke’s Chapel, 792-6775
181 Ashley Avenue
St. Luke’s Chapel, located at the corner of Ashley Avenue and Bee Street, was originally part of a federal arsenal built between 1825 and 1832.  Through the dedication and vision of The Reverend Anthony Toomer Porter, the school that would become the Porter Military Academy was moved to the site in 1879,  and an artillery shed was later converted into the Chapel.  The building served Porter students from 1883 until 1965 when the Medical College (now Medical University) of South Carolina took possession of the property.  The Chapel was rededicated on April 17, 1966, and renamed for St. Luke, the physician.  After its near-destruction by Hurricane Hugo, St. Luke’s Chapel was restored and rededicated on February 10, 1994, affirming MUSC’s commitment to healthcare and health education as an art with spiritual, ethical, emotional, and relational components. The tracker organ is dedicated to the memory of Margaret S. Metcalf by her husband, Professor Isaac S.H. (Ted) Metcalf, who was a member of the University faculty.  The organ’s pipe shade carvings are symbolic of the healing arts and also depict South Carolina lowcountry flora and fauna.

This historic, non-denominational chapel serves as a location for numerous weddings.  The Chapel also serves as a hall for religious and devotional services, convocations, white coat ceremonies, stethoscope ceremonies, awards ceremonies, concerts, memorial services, funerals, lectures and other activities. It is available to all recognized campus organizations and individual students, faculty, and staff for specific functions and to the general public as well. The wedding reservation fee varies, with MUSC students receiving a significant discount.  “St. Luke’s Recital Series” is presented at 12:15 each Tuesday September through December and February through April.  This series of free weekly concerts is presented through the generosity of members of the American Guild of Organists and friends.  The series schedule is on the Chapel’s website at http://www.musc.edu/stlukeschapel/

The Chapel is open to the public, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., each weekday.  For more information, call the Chapel Office, 792-6775.

Spiritual Care
462E4 North Tower, 171 Ashley Ave
Pastoral Care Services
Pastoral Care Services offers spiritual care and emotional support to students, staff, and hospital patients/families. Chaplains are available 24 hours a day; call 792-9464 during regular hours or 792-2123 and ask for the Chaplain. Visit the Pastoral Care website for more information on this service and the individual Chaplains representing most faiths: www.muschealth.com/pastoralcare.

Campus Ministry
These ministers and laypersons make themselves available to all MUSC students and plan fellowship opportunities on campus.

Baptist.............Reverend Peter Hyatt, 723-6241
Catholic...........Dr. Jane LaMarche, 937-5993
Episcopal..........Father Dow Sanderson, 722-2024
                       Father Patrick Allen, 722-2024
Jewish..............Rabbi Sytner, 723-1090
Methodist.........Reverend Lisa Hawkins, 958-9149
Presbyterian.....Ms. Deb Guess, 442-1791
Lutheran..........Pastor Mike Shackelford, 723-1611

"Caritas,” sponsored by the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, meets every Wednesday at noon in the Wickliffe House.  “TGIF,” sponsored by the Charleston Wesley Foundation, meets every Friday at noon in BSB 451 for fellowship, worship and lunch.

Student Accounting, 792-2170
SS357A, Harper Student Center
The Student Accounting Office is responsible for billing students for all tuition and fees and dispersing financial aid from all sources.  Payment for all tuition and fees is required prior to the start of classes to avoid late fees.  Institutional promissory notes are signed online through our third party vendor.  The student has a choice of having their refund of financial aid either by direct deposit into their bank account or having a paper check mailed to their permanent address.  Institutional loans are collected for up to ten years after students graduate.  The Office of Student Accounting clears students for graduation by completion of online exit interviews.  Student loan deferments and cancellations are to be completed through this office or our third party vendor.

Student Health Services
30 Bee Street, 792-3664
Student Health Services is devoted entirely to providing quality health care to the students at MUSC.  Services include outpatient treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, preventive health care, and health education.  Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Hours may be modified during Christmas Break, Spring Break and the summer months.  Services are available for students actively enrolled in semester course work who have paid the Student Services Fee.  Students who are not actively enrolled or have elected not to pay the Student Services Fee are not eligible for services.  Validated identification badges are required for students to be seen at Student Health Services or at Emergency Services.

Emergency Care
For life-threatening emergencies, please call 911.  During the hours that Student Health is closed, you may need to seek attention for urgent/emergent medical care.  You can be seen at Emergency Services, located in the Medical University Hospital, 169 Ashley Ave.  The phone number there is 792-3826.  A decision to seek medical assistance at the Medical University Hospital Emergency Services should be made carefully, as it may involve significant financial expense.  Please take your current student ID and current health insurance information with you.  You are financially responsible for any charges/fees not paid for by your insurance.  This service is not free.

Student Health Insurance
Health Insurance is mandatory for all MUSC students.  Actively enrolled students (in a degree seeking program) taking 6 or more semester hours are automatically billed for single coverage under the Group Plan for MUSC students every Fall & Spring Semester.  All students must activate an On-Line Account with Pearce & Pearce, Inc. every semester in order to receive a new Insurance Card and Prescription Drug Card.   If you have health insurance under a private plan, you must submit a formal On-Line Waiver every subsequent Fall & Spring semester of enrollment.  This plan covers expenses accompanying an accident, illness or hospitalization. This plan is administered by Pearce and Pearce, Inc. http://www.studentinsurance.com.  The type of health insurance that a student obtains is entirely up to the student; however, it must offer comparable coverage to the University sponsored plan.    

Student Services Fee and Student Insurance
Most students pay a student services fee which allows them unlimited use of the Wellness Center, CAPS, Student Health Services (SHS), etc.  Services performed at Student Health (physical exams, allergy shots, in-office lab tests, spirometry, etc.) are available at no additional charge, and insurance is not billed.   Insurance is necessary for any specialty evaluation or lab/radiology studies performed outside Student Health Services. 

Students are encouraged to know the benefits and limits of their insurance policies. Students enrolled on the MUSC Student Insurance Plan are required to seek care initially at Student Health Service for treatment of illness or injury.  The MUSC Student Insurance Plan covers 100% of any necessary routine diagnostic lab tests/radiology studies that may be ordered by the Student Health provider.  If the necessary treatment or service cannot be provided by Student Health Services, a referral to the appropriate specialist can be made.   Referrals to specialists MUST originate from Student Health Services except in the following situations:

• Medical emergency.
• Medical problems requiring urgent attention when Student Health Services is closed and/or when the student is more than 30 miles from campus. 

Student Health Services is available to help students with enrollment questions and to assist, when needed, with issues regarding claims. However, we DO NOT adjudicate claims.

After Hours Excess Accident and Illness Benefit (A & I plan)
In addition to providing care at Student Health Services, full time students’ tuition and fees also include an EXCESS (secondary insurance) benefit. This benefit is payable for urgent medical problems that arise after hours up to $500. This benefit requires your primary insurance be filed first. The student must file a claim for reimbursement within 180 days of the date of injury/illness. Contact Student Health Services for more information at 843-792-3664.

Appointments
Student Health Services operates by appointment, a practice which decreases waiting time and allows for better planning by all parties.  If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, please notify Student Health so that your appointment time slot may be given to a fellow student.   Call 843-792-3664 to schedule an appointment.

Services Provided:

• Outpatient medical care: diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses as well as minor injuries.
• Preventive medical care: routine physical exams, cholesterol screening, annual pap smear/pelvic exam, etc.  (Labs for these items are billed to your health insurance).
• Laboratory and Radiographic Studies: routine laboratory and radiographic studies appropriate for diagnostic purposes ordered by the SHS physician. Students are responsible for any and all charges not covered by their health insurance.
• Immunizations: Student Health Services will provide annual PPD testing to actively enrolled students.  TDaP boosters, Flu immunization, travel vaccines, HEPATITIS B VACCINES AND PRE-MATRICULATION VACCINES ARE AVAILABLE FOR A FEE. 
• Health education publications and materials are available at Student Health Services on a variety of health topics.

Services Not Covered by the Health Fee:

• Surgical procedures (outpatient or inpatient).
• Cost of inpatient medical care and hospitalization.
• Payment for prescription drugs.
• Routine eye care (refraction, prescription glasses, contact lens care, etc.).
• Routine dental care.
• Ambulance services.
• Obstetrical care.
• Male and female fertility evaluations.
• Dependents’ health care.
• Laboratory or radiographic studies ordered outside of SHS.
• Laboratory or radiographic studies not felt by SHS to be medically indicated.
• Services when not actively enrolled in classes.  Students are eligible for medical care beginning the first day of classes and ending on the last day of semester exams.

Referrals
Students with medical conditions requiring evaluation or treatment that is beyond the scope of services offered at Student Health may be referred to the appropriate specialist after initially being evaluated by Student Health.  The rules on referrals are as follows:

• Referrals must originate at Student Health Services prior to the initial specialty consultation.  Some insurance companies do not require this; however this requirement must be followed if you are enrolled in the health insurance plan for MUSC students.  No exceptions will be made.
• Additional referrals to other physicians must be made by SHS.
• Referral is good for the initial evaluation of the diagnosis stated on the original consultation.  The referral must be renewed each year.
• Referrals will be made only for students who have paid the Student Services Fee and are currently enrolled in semester course work.
• Referrals will not be given for cosmetic reasons. This includes acne.
• Referral does not cover the cost of office visits, surgery, office procedures, laboratory, or radiographic studies. The student will be accountable for any remaining balance not covered by their insurance. 
• Prior to the appointment, the student should review the coverage of their insurance policy.

Questions concerning this procedure may be directed to this office.

ANY STUDENT BYPASSING THIS PROCESS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENTIRE FEE.

Allergy Shots
If you are receiving allergy injections and would like Student Health to administer them, you must provide your allergy extract, injection schedule, and instructions from your allergist. For Immunization Policy and Procedure please check our web site at http://www.musc.edu/studenthealth.

Pre-admission Requirements
All students entering the Medical University of South Carolina, full-time and part-time, must provide proof of immunizations and are required to have health insurance in the event of illness or injury.  Students not meeting the following requirements will not be allowed to attend classes.

Medical History (form provided in pre-enrollment materials).
Proof of immunity and/or immunization to the following prior to enrollment:

1. Tuberculin Skin Test - Intradermal PPD (Mantoux 5 TU) within 3 months of enrollment.  If you have a history of a previously positive TB skin test, a chest x-ray (done after skin test was documented positive) is required.
2. RUBEOLA (Red Measles) - requirements are based on your date of birth as follows:
   *  Students born on or after 01/01/57 are required to have: two Live Red Measles Vaccines on or after the age of 12 months AND both after 12/31/67 OR Positive Rubeola Antibody Titer (blood test)
   *  Students born on or before 12/31/56 are required to have: one Live Red Measles Vaccine after 12/31/67 OR Positive Rubeola Antibody Titer (blood test)
3. MUMPS - requirements are based on your date of birth as follows:
   *  Students born on or after 01/01/57 are required to have: two MUMPS Vaccines on or after the age of 12 months AND both after 12/31/67 OR Positive MUMPS Antibody Titer (blood test)
   *  Students born on or before 12/31/56 are required to have: one Live MUMPS Vaccine after 12/31/ 67 OR Positive MUMPS Antibody Titer (blood test)
4. RUBELLA (German Measles) - One Live Vaccine or Positive Rubella Antibody Titer (blood test)
5. TETANUS - booster within the past 10 years. TDAP VACCINE REQUIRED AS OF 06/01/06.
6. VARICELLA (Chicken Pox) - must provide proof of immunity with a Positive Varicella Titer or two Varicella Vaccines (Varivax).

All immunizations or records must be documented in English and signed or stamped by a physician, nurse, or health care facility.  If proof of immunity is by a blood titer, a copy of the lab report must be attached to the Medical University of South Carolina Immunization Record.  Initials, abbreviations, or parental signatures are not acceptable.

Students who do not have the pre-matriculation immunization requirements completed prior to Registration Day will not be allowed to attend classes.

Excuses
Student Health will not provide written excuses to students for missed classes or exams.

Confidentiality
Information regarding the physical or mental status of students at MUSC is strictly confidential and available only to those directly involved in the student’s care.  Information will be released only with the expressed written permission of the student involved.  Medical information may also be released to the Public Health Department as required by law when a student is suffering from a reportable communicable disease.   Student Health Services is HIPPA compliant.

Student Programs
Harper Student Center, SW213
Student Programs is the umbrella unit for the Offices of Student Activities, Student Diversity, International Student Programs and Support Services, and MUSC Gives Back.  Student Programs is a part of the Division of Education and Student Services, which includes Student Health and Wellness,  Academic Support Services, Enrollment Management and Education Technology Services.

The Student Programs staff also functions in the role of  advocate for students who encounter difficulties in non‑academic areas.  The Student Programs Office is a great place for students to relax during study breaks or in between classes, blow off steam about the day’s events, or simply find a listening ear.  Visit us online at http://www.musc.edu/studentprograms.

Student Activities, 792‑2693
“Take time for the good times” are words of advice to students from the Student Activities Office.  In close conjunction with the MUSC Student Government Association and the MUSC Cultural Projects Council, the Student Activities staff works to provide students and the MUSC community with a varied calendar of social, recreational, and cultural events.  Many of these programs are listed in this Handbook in the MUSC Student Government Association section.  You may also find them at http://www.musc.edu/studentactivities/calendar.htm

A number of student organizations use this office as their base of operation.  This office is a vital information resource for students regarding the non-academic side of student life and the Charleston community.  Individuals are encouraged to call or stop by the office for answers or referrals and to use the following means of communication:

• Student Lifelines is the students’ online newsletter and communicates timely information on student events, services, important dates, opportunities, wellness issues and pertinent general information.  A useful feature is the Around Town page.  Here you can find descriptions and contact information for local cultural and recreational organizations and the student discounts most organizations offer.  Visit Student Lifelines on the Web at http://www.musc.edu/studentactivities/lifelines.html.
• Semester Highlights is a comprehensive online calendar of university and community dates and deadlines.  Visit Semester Highlights on the Web at http://www.musc.edu/semesterhighlights.html.
• Student Handbook is an online resource of basic information about MUSC services, facilities, campus activities, student organizations, policies, and procedures.  Use this information in conjunction with individual college handbooks and the Bulletin of the Medical University of South Carolina found online at http://www.musc.edu/bulletin.  Updates and any changes in information are made to the Student Handbook throughout the academic year.  To receive a printed archive version of the Student Handbook, please visit the Office of Student Programs.
• Student Telephone Directory, distributed in mid-October,  is an alphabetical listing of students’ names, local addresses, phone numbers, college, year and email addresses. This listing is compiled by the Office of Enrollment Management.  It is important that students keep their local information updated with that office.  Students who wish directory information withheld must complete a Directory Information Withholding Request Form in the Office of Enrollment Management.
• Student Broadcast Emails are brief messages regarding university business and campus/community opportunities sent to all MUSC students.  Emails are divided into (2) categories: “Student Information” and “Student Life.”  The former is reserved for pertinent info for students from the administration, e.g. parking, financial aid, etc.  This will be “need to know” info.  “Student Life” is used for extracurricular events and community opportunities.  These messages are also important to students as they will convey info on social, recreational, cultural and educational programs to make MUSC life more fun and interesting.  All emails to be sent to the student body should be directed to stuinfo@musc.edu.

Office of Student Diversity, 792-2146
The Office of Student Diversity (OSD) collaborates with the MUSC community to promote an inclusive environment that fosters the intellectual excellence and true integration of a diverse student body into all aspects of academic life.  The mission of the Office of Student Diversity is to promote an inclusive environment for all students. A comprehensive, intentional focus is on serving students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, ability, or socio-economic status.

A myriad of programs and services is offered annually to strengthen intercultural services and supplement the university’s diversity goals across colleges, divisions, and student organizations.  In collaboration with many campus units and student organizations, programs and services that acknowledge and honor the human and cultural experiences of students are held annually.

Partnerships with Student Organizations
The OSD collaborates with the Multicultural Student Advisory Board (MSAB), Gospel Choir, Alliance for Hispanic Health (AHH), International Student Association, the Gay Straight Alliance, Native American Interest Group, Chinese Fellowship Group, Student Government Association (SGA) and other student organizations, including those from each of the six colleges, to provide diverse student programs, to advocate for relevant student issues, and to improve intercultural community education and knowledge.  Programs offered include orientations, concerts, monthly cultural programs, lectures, health fairs, seminars, summer programs, women’s history month programs, award ceremonies, and social events.  OSD can also assist students in identifying and joining the organizations that best meet their interests.

Student Support Services
Student Support Services includes personal and academic counseling, and referral services for students with a wide variety of needs. These services include access and referral to appropriate academic and personal support networks/resources, personal advising for students experiencing difficulty transitioning to MUSC, identification and assessment of personal, family and school/work related issues, and student advocacy regarding intercultural awareness and education.  Students are encouraged to take advantage of this array of personal services and programs before assistance becomes critical.

Financial Services/Support 
The following are available for eligible students:  Graduate Incentive Scholarships (GIS) are funded by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, and provide forgivable loans to African American, Hispanic American and Native American full-time students in master’s, first professional, and doctoral programs. The eligible student must be a US citizen and remain in good academic standing to hold the award. A signed contract is required for each year the GIS is awarded.
 
Earl B. Higgins Scholarships are funded from contributions made to the Health Sciences Foundation and are awarded to students at the annual Earl B. Higgins Leadership in Diversity Awards Ceremony.  Each college’s dean selects one student recipient annually.

Minority Student (Endowed) Scholarships are funded from a scholarship program with the Health Sciences Foundation. Awards vary based on individual student need. In special circumstances, emergency loans may be obtained from this source. Loans must be repaid and are due six months from the date of the loan. Students seeking this assistance must schedule an appointment with the Director of Student Diversity.  Documentation of need and a signed student contract may be required for receipt of funds.

The Summer Student Work Program is funded by the Hospital Authority and is a six-week work program for disadvantaged students. Selected students are placed in various on-campus departments that have agreed to partner with OSD to ensure a meaningful and educational student work experience.  Applications must be submitted annually in April.  Limited positions are available, and placement is very competitive.
 
Programs/Activities
(include the following but are not limited to)
Back to School Minority Student Orientation (August)
Hispanic American Heritage Month Programs (9/15-10/15)
Diversity Awareness Month (October)
National American Indian Heritage Month (November)
Holiday Luncheon (December)
Martin Luther King Celebrations (January 16)
Native American Month Programs
Health Fairs
Black History Month Programs (February)
Women’s History Month Programs (March)
Gospel Choir Annual Concert
LGBT and Safe Zone Programs
Earl B. Higgins Awards Program
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May)
Student Leadership Development

National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)
The OSD has adopted the NCBI conceptual model for diversity training and programming to support intercultural and interprofessional collaboration among students, faculty, and staff while sustaining an increasingly diverse student body.  A series of one and three day workshops are offered annually.  The workshops consist of incremental activities that help participants to:

• celebrate their similarities and differences,
• recognize the misinformation learned about various groups,
• reevaluate personal attitudes and behaviors that are based on the impact of prejudice and discrimination,
• claim pride in their group identities,
• understand the personal impact of discrimination through the telling of stories,
• learn hands-on tools for dealing effectively with offensive remarks and behaviors.

The OSD acknowledges, appreciates and affirms the unique qualities each student contributes to MUSC’s community and strives to enhance campus life for all its members.  The office is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.  Please visit http://www.musc.edu/diversity for more information.

International Programs and Services, 792-2156
The Office of International Programs assists international students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, staff and families at MUSC. International services include counseling and advising on relocation to the United States and adjustment to a new academic environment.  A variety of ESL options are available.  For American students, the office provides information on medical missions and safe travel.  In addition, the office supports Medical Spanish and Portuguese classes for all MUSC affiliates.

This office works in collaboration with Student Programs and student organizations to plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee annual events and programs sponsored by student organizations.  Visit http://www.musc.edu/international for more information.

Internationals
Services for internationals include arrival assistance and orientation to both MUSC and the Charleston area, host family programs, English as a Second Language programs, personal advising, cultural programs, monthly luncheons, and assistance with emergency needs. The Director of International Programs serves as advisor of the International Student Association.

ESL Classes
A variety of classes in English as a Second Language are offered throughout the year.  Classes are offered on campus and in the downtown area in basic, intermediate and advanced levels.  Specialized classes in conversational and written English are also available.   Check the website for a complete list. 

International Scientific Presenters
This International Toastmasters Club is designed to help its members succinctly and effectively communicate their science.  ISP is open to all MUSC students, postdocs, faculty and staff who want to improve their presentation and leadership skills.  This club meets every Thursday in the Harper Student Center Executive Conference Room from 12 to 1pm.

Medical Spanish and Portuguese Classes
Classes in Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Medical Spanish and Basic Medical Portuguese are offered throughout the year. 
International Medical Missions/Travel Abroad
Information on health, travel insurance and U.S. Department of State travel warnings is available on the International Programs and Services website.

Intramural and Other Sports
Intramurals
The MUSC SGA, in conjunction with the Student Activities Office, sponsors a five-sport intramural program.  Games are played on Sundays with the exception of Winter Basketball (held on Saturdays) and Summer 5-on-5 Basketball (held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings).  The seasons run as follows:  Flag Football (September-November); Volleyball (November-February); Winter Basketball (January-March); Softball (February-April); and Summer 5-on-5 Basketball (June-August). 

Competitive and non-competitive leagues are offered in each sport.  Teams may be single-sex or co-ed in both leagues with two exceptions.  Flag Football and Softball non-competitive leagues require a minimum number of women on each team.  Eligible participants include MUSC students and their spouses, MUSC faculty and staff as well as Wellness Center members.

To maintain the integrity and safety of our Intramural Sports Program, a Sportsmanship Policy is in effect.  Please visit http://www.musc.edu/studenthandbook/sportsmanship.html.

Students with questions or interested in playing intramural sports may contact Kevin Smuniewski in the Office of Student Programs, 792-2636, or visit the intramural website at  http://www.musc.edu/studentactivities/intramurals.html

Students may also contact the 2008-2009 Student Intramural Coordinators:   Chad Schnabel, schnabe@musc.edu; Greg Orsimarsi, orsimar@musc.edu; Michael Huffer, huffer@musc.edu.

Other Sports
Competitive Tennis
In conjunction with the MUSC Wellness Center tennis staff, the MUSC SGA will begin offering a 6 week long tennis league competition in both fall and spring semesters.  This is a new initiative and plans/format will be formalized when interest is assessed at the fall Captains’ Meeting on Tuesday, September 16 at 5:15pm in the HSC Wellness Center Auditorium.  The Fall Tennis Competition Kick-off will be held Sunday afternoon, September 21.  At this meeting players will be introduced to each other and individual levels of play will be assessed.  The fall 6 week competition will then begin Sunday afternoon, September 28 and continue through Sunday afternoon, November 2.

For more information, please contact the Harper Student Wellness Center Tennis Director, Ben Simon, at 792-1494 or simonb@musc.edu, or Kevin Smuniewski, Student Programs Coordinator, at 792-2636 or smuniewsk@musc.edu.

Soccer
Students interested in playing soccer should consider joining either the City of Charleston or Mt. Pleasant Recreation Departments’ adult soccer leagues.  Contact information is listed below.  MUSC students signed up to play in these leagues are eligible for a $15.00 subsidy sponsored by the MUSC SGA.  To receive this subsidy, the student(s) must show proof of being on a roster by presenting their team registration form to the Office of Student Programs.  This form is provided by the recreation department upon entering a league.  Once proof is submitted and accepted, a check will be issued in the amount of $15.00 per student.  Please contact Kevin Smuniewski in the Office of Student Programs for additional information at 792-2636.

Mt. Pleasant Fall Adult Soccer:
Leagues Offered – 11 vs 11, Divisions I, II and III
For more information, please contact Mt. Pleasant Recreation at 884-2528 (Dave Cave, Christi Arnold, Scott Koth.)  A complete list of sports offered by the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department can be found at http://www.mtpleasantrec.com/index.cfm?section=1.

City of Charleston Fall Adult Soccer:
Leagues Offered – Men’s 11 vs 11: Divisions I, II and III/Women’s 6 vs 6:  Divisions I, II and III.
For more information, please contact Dave Caruso at 769-8243, caruso@ci.charleston.sc.us (Men’s Soccer);  Stacey Collins at 769-8246, collinssc@ci.charleston.sc.us. (Women’s Soccer).
A complete list of sports offered by the City of Charleston can be found at http://www.charlestoncity.info/lists/?lid=683.

MUSC Gives Back , 792-4094
The MUSC Gives Back Student Community Volunteer Program provides assistance to individual students, groups, or service organizations in selecting, organizing, and implementing student volunteer activities.  If volunteering in the Charleston community interests you or your group, but you cannot decide where to start, stop by the MUSC Gives Back office and browse through the Student Volunteer Opportunities Catalog.  Whether you or your group are looking for a one-time project or an on-going commitment, this catalog contains information on more than 180 local volunteer-based organizations that have indicated a specific need for help from MUSC  students.  For more information on volunteering, contact Liz Sheridan, Program Director, at 792-4094 or visit our website at http://www.musc.edu/muscgivesback.

Telephone Numbers
Resources for students’ telephone numbers are the Student Telephone Directory (published in mid-October) and Student Programs (792-2693).  It is important that students keep their local information updated by going to the  Office of Enrollment Management or by sending an email to oes-id@musc.edu.  University and hospital numbers can be accessed on campus by dialing the abbreviated prefixes of  “2” or “6” and then the last four digits.  Calling campus and hospital numbers from off‑campus requires dialing the complete prefixes “792” or “876” and then the last four digits.

Resources for obtaining university, hospital, individual staff and faculty numbers are:

• MUSC Student Handbook
• Quick reference section at the beginning of this publication
• MUSC Telephone Directory
• MUSC’s home page, http://www.musc.edu, through  the “Directory” option
• University Operator, 792-2300
• MUSC Student Telephone Directory
• Quick reference section of this Handbook, departmental, and faculty  members

The University and hospital paging system is known as “Simon Paging System.”  Call 792‑0590 to place a page.  If you need a pager number or want to leave a message on someone’s pager, call 792‑2123.

Wellness Center
Harper Student Center, 792‑5757
The Wellness Center is located in the Harper Student Center and provides faculty, staff, and affiliates with a place to congregate and participate in social, recreational, and educational activities. A variety of health promotional services is offered to promote wellness attitudes and practices.  State-of-the-art facilities include strength training and cardiovascular exercise areas/equipment; a gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts; racquetball, tennis and squash courts; a 3,000 square foot group exercise studio; indoor and outdoor 1/6 mile tracks; a swimming pool; and locker rooms with showers, sauna, and steam room.
The Wellness Center serves as the university’s focal point for student activities; however, facilities and services are also available for the well-being of the entire MUSC community.

Wellness Center Hours*
Monday - Thursday   5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday                      5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday                  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday                    11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 
* Pool closes 1/2 hour before the Wellness Center.

Membership Information -  792-5757
Aquatics Hotline - 792-5070
Group Exercise Class Hotline - 792-1649

Fees - Normally included as part of the student service fee for full-time students.  Graduating students may use facilities through commencement.
Student Guest Fee - $5.00 per visit.

Summer Memberships - Memberships of returning full-time students are extended throughout the summer months at no charge. New students matriculating in the fall may obtain a summer membership for $41.67 per month with the presentation of an acceptance letter.

Parking - Visit http://www.musc.edu/businesssvc/Parking

Registration & ID - Membership to the Wellness Center is included in payment of student fees.  To activate your membership, go to the Wellness Center Membership Desk located on the 2nd floor of the Harper Student Wellness Center.  A handscan is required to enter the facility.

Locker Room Facilities - Showers and lockers are available; however, you must bring your own lock.  Towel service is provided.

Fitness Assessment and Human
Performance Laboratories 792-9238
The Human Performance Laboratory in the Wellness Center includes two areas of activity: physical fitness testing and research.  The Wellness Center staff offers and recommends a physical fitness assessment for every student who uses the Center’s exercise facilities.  This evaluation will measure each of the major components of fitness:

Aerobic capacity using a submaximal bicycle ergometer test, a one-mile walk test or a one and a half mile run test
Muscular strength of both upper and lower body are measured by a maximal push up test and a sit to stand test.
Flexibility test for lower back, hamstrings and shoulders
Body composition by measuring  % body fat and lean muscle mass using bioelectrical impedance and skinfold calipers.
Fitness results are based on age and gender comparison averages. 

Testing Fee:  Students may receive one free fitness assessment.
 
Hydrostatic Weighing - 792-5754
The Human Performance Laboratory has a state-of-the-art underwater weighing facility for assessing body fat by hydro-densitometry. Hydro-densitometry measures the components of body composition: body fat, lean mass and lung volume Hydrostatic weighing, the most accurate method for body composition analysis, is available for an additional fee of $40.

Wellness Center Activity Programs
Exercise programs are designed to meet your current level of conditioning.  Aerobic machines and strength training equipment are available for use during all hours of facility operation. An instructor is always close by to provide guidance and supervision with your exercise program.

Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment - 792-5753
The Cardiovascular Arena provides exercise equipment geared for cardiovascular conditioning.  This equipment includes Stairmaster Stepmills, Precor Ellipticals, Star Trac Natural Runners, Cybex Arc Trainers, Fluid Rowers, SciFit Pro II, LifeFitness 9500HR Steppers, Star Trac Upright and Recumbent Bikes, LifeFitness, Star Trac, Cybex and Precor Treadmills, SportsArt XT20, Body Cycle Spinning Bikes, and more.  There are also 67 TV screens positioned in front of most of the cardio equipment–just bring your own headphones!

Strength Training - 792-5754
The Wellness Center has a complete strength training facility in the Free Weight Room, including machines from FreeMotion, LifeFitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, and Wynmor, as well as dumbbells, barbells, and an assortment of benches.  The Cardiovascular Arena has a line of Nautilus equipment as well as some dumbbells and a LifeFitness Adjustable Pulley machine.  The Free Weight Room allows versatility and specificity of training for sports conditioning, body building, power lifting, body toning, and general purpose strength training.

Group Exercise Classes - (Hotline) 792-1649
Over 60 aerobic classes are offered each week in two studios.  Instructors’ training is in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise.  Group exercise schedules and class descriptions are available at the Harper Student Wellness Center and on the MUSC website.  The hotline (792-1649) lists daily instructors and schedule changes.  Classes include step, interval, body bar (group strength training), coreboard (balance and core training), swiss stability ball, Buddy Lee jump rope training, Hall of Fame fitness (Joe D Bands® workout), Tae Bo®, pilates mat, yoga, NIA, flexibility classes, Aikido, Seniors aerobics and Tai Chi.  The aerobics program also offers dance classes including jazz, hip hop, ballet, modern dance, salsa, and cardio dance mix.  Call James Johnson at 792-7141 for assistance or questions.

MUSC Pilates Studio - 792-9702
The Pilates Studio includes the standard pilates equipment including the reformer and cadillac.  A certified trainer is available offering special student rates.

MUSC Personal Training - 792-4141
The Harper Student Wellness Center has certified personal trainers on staff.  MUSC trainers offer affordable student rates and specialize in program design for the very busy, high-stressed student!

Sports Medicine Clinic - (Appointments) 792-5754
The MUSC Sports Medicine Clinic is available on Monday mornings from 7:30-8:15am.  This is a free clinic to provi