I think everybody missed this:
Unless there has been a sudden improvement in the educational standards, the OP is stuck with TurbidCrap.
Whilst upgrading to modern compilers is a good thing long term, and worth being aware of, it will do nothing for the immediate problem of handing in homework assignments. If the tutors are still stuck in the past, it's not going to help them much.
This (installing the compiler) is really a problem for their college to sort out - they mandate this rubbish, they should pay the price for supporting obsolescence on new hardware and operating systems. The free support on web forums for something this old is fast drying up.
It seems a
tough choice
Follow the crowd, end up with a near useless 'certificate' and hope to make some good connections along the way to get you a job.
Or drop the course, learn modern C++ yourself using many fine online resources, and hope employers recognise you for the skills you have, as opposed to who you might know/owe you a favour.