Being away from campus doesn't mean you have to be without your classroom and office technology. . .

Enrolled students and current employees have virtual access to various campus-licensed software while off-campus. ßÏÀÖÔ° virtual computers are available on a first-come; first-served basis, Monday-Sunday, 24 hours a day.
  • You must sign out of the virtual computer when finished.
  • If applicable, you must save your work to OneDrive or another cloud storagae solution.
  • The virtual computer automatically restarts after 30 minutes of inactivity.

The following campus-licensed software are available on ßÏÀÖÔ° Virtual Microsoft Windows Computers:

General Lab | Faculty and Staff Lab | Business Lab (Finance & Admin Staff) | On-Campus Lab

General Lab (All Current Students)

  • Web Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge
  • Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
  • Notepad++
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Visual Studio Community with Visual Basics plugin
  • SAP Logon
  • SAP Lumira Discovery
  • R for Windows
  • jGrasp
  • Access to ßÏÀÖÔ° Mac computers are not available.

Faculty and Staff Lab

  • All General Lab Applications, EXCEPT IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Access to V:Drive
  • Access to ßÏÀÖÔ° Mac computers are not available.

Business Lab (Finance & Administration Staff Only)

  • All General Lab Applications, EXCEPT IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Core/Administration access to BannerAdmin, PeopleSoft, OneUSG, etc.
  • Access to V:Drive
  • Access to ßÏÀÖÔ° Mac computers are not available.

On-Campus Virtual Labs (Physical Computers)

Simply log in to the on-campus computer using your ßÏÀÖÔ° username and password.

  • All General Lab Applications
  • Except IBM SPSS Statistics is only available at select locations:
    • Odum Library 3250 and 3270
    • New Media Center (NMC) -Odum Library 1st Floor, Entrance Room 1240
    • Converse Hall 2007
    • EDC 1136-Dewar College of Education and Human Services
    • Health Sciences and Business Administration Building (HSBAC)
      • HSBAC 3003
      • HSBAC 3005
      • HSBAC 3021

In addition to an internet-connected computer, keyboard, and mouse, you will need the following technologies to connect to ßÏÀÖÔ° virtual computers:

  1.  that is compatiable to your device operating system. Mac Users: 

  2. Microsoft Authenticator App for multfactor authentication (MFA) to securely log in using your ßÏÀÖÔ° credentials.

  3. Microsoft OneDrive or a similar cloud storage solution to save your work, or a location designated by your instructor. You cannot save your work directly to the remote computer.   

NOTE: It is not recommended to use iPads and iPhones to connect to the virtual computers. 

 1. Install the (One-time Installation)

  • Download the version that is compatiable to your device operating system. 

  • Agree to the Terms and when installing, DO NOT check "Start App Protection" or "Install Microsoft Teams VDI Plugin".

  • Chromebook Users: Add the Citrix Workspace app to your Chrome Browser Extension.

  • iPad and iPhone Users: It is not recommended to use these devices to connect to the virtual computers. However, if you elect to use them, do this: Go to the App Store to install the Citrix Workspace app. Open the app and select Get Started.

2. Log into the ßÏÀÖÔ° Workspace Portal

  • Within the Citrix App, enter workspace.valdosta.edu in the Welcome box. Do not enter your email address. OR In a web browser, go to
    Citrix welcome screen

  • Enter your ßÏÀÖÔ° Email and Password.

  • Use the Microsoft Authenticator App to verify your identity.