Virtual Computer Lab

The Virtual Computer Lab (VCL) service (opens in new window) is only for students officially enrolled in certain specific classes during the current term.

You must install free required connection software on your own device to connect to the Virtual Computer Lab.

If you cannot install the connection software on your own device, on-campus computer labs (opens in new window) are available. Check with your instructor to find out which lab has the software needed for your class.

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Microsoft Remote Desktop -- for eligible classes from: ACCTG, CIS, CS, FASHN, GIS, GEOG

Download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app for your operating system.

Written Guides - How to install and use the required app:

Videos - How to install and use the required app:

Citrix Workspace -- for eligible classes from: ANIM, ARC, ART, DMPOST, ET, GAME, GR DES, IARC, IXD, JOURNAL, MEDIA, PHOTO

Download and install Citrix Workspace for your operating system.

Written Guides:

Video Demonstrating Citrix Workspace Download and Install
This video is for Windows, but the other operating systems work about the same way.

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Microsoft Remote Desktop --for eligible classes from: ACCTG, CIS, CS, FASHN, GIS, GEOG

Start the Microsoft Remote Desktop app for your operating system. A window should open up when the connection is made.

When you are done, log off the virtual computer just like you would on a real computer. Then close the Microsoft Remote Desktop app window on your device.

Citrix Workspace -- for eligible classes from: ANIM, ARC, ART, DMPOST, ET, GAME, GR DES, IARC, IXD, JOURNAL, MEDIA, PHOTO

Start Citrix Workspace on your device.

It may take a minute to start.

Use the lab "desktop" or "app" that your instructor tells you to.

If you don't see what you need, click on the Settings icon (it looks like a wheel or gear) and select "Refresh Apps".

You can only see the "desktops" or "apps" for your enrolled classes. If you have more than one class that uses Citrix Workspace desktops, here are the desktop names and the courses that use them:

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Where do I save my files?

How do I log out when I am done?

If there is a "Log Off" icon on the virtual computer's Windows desktop, double-clicking it should log you out.

You can also click the virtual computer's Microsoft Windows desktop Start button, click your Username icon, and select "sign out".

Will the virtual computer log me out automatically?

If you are not actively using the virtual desktop for more than 10 minutes, then you may be automatically logged off. Please save your files to your personal storage frequently.

If maintenance work is being done on the system, you might be given a 10 minute warning to save your work and log on to a different virtual computer. If you are still logged on at the end of the 10 minute warning period, you will be logged off and no data will be saved.

Can I save work on the virtual computer?

No, not if you want the data files again. Any work saved on the virtual computer will be erased when you log off or are automatically logged off.

Also, you cannot be sure that you will get the same virtual computer the next time you log in. You cannot pick a specific virtual computer. Login assignment is automatic.

Technical Support

Technical support is available from Student Technology Support.

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Virtual Computer Lab

How to Install the required software for connecting to the Virtual Computer Lab

Microsoft Remote Desktop -- for eligible classes from: ACCTG, CIS, CS, FASHN, GIS, GEOG

Citrix Workspace -- for eligible classes from: ANIM, ARC, ART, DMPOST, ET, GAME, GR DES, IARC, IXD, JOURNAL, MEDIA, PHOTO

How to connect to the Virtual Computer Lab

Microsoft Remote Desktop --for eligible classes from: ACCTG, CIS, CS, FASHN, GIS, GEOG

Citrix Workspace -- for eligible classes from: ANIM, ARC, ART, DMPOST, ET, GAME, GR DES, IARC, IXD, JOURNAL, MEDIA, PHOTO

Start Citrix Workspace on your device.

Use the lab "desktop" or "app" that your instructor tells you to.

Which Citrix Workspace "desktop" or app is for which class?

pCMD Lab

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I save my files?

How do I log out when I am done?

Will the virtual computer log me out automatically?

Can I save work on the virtual computer?

Technical Support