If you are remote and need fast access to: Connect to the Columbia Central Server for access to your shared files (“Workgroup Space” or "H-Drive". Please note that CUIT strongly suggests that you use VPN to access your shared files.
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How do I access network shares on the Columbia University Network?
You must be on the Columbia University campus network or VPN in order to access these network shares. Please see CUIT's documentation for instructions for using the VPN. Press Windows key to open Search.
How do I access the Columbia network from a remote location?
Remote access to network files and administrative applications on the Columbia network via VPN and Citrix. Also known as VPN , Citrix , RDP, or XenApp. CUIT provides two methods to connect to the Columbia network from a remote location: VPN and Citrix . Please note: The Citrix software is also used by other groups at Columbia such as SIPA.
How do I map a shared drive with Columbia College staff?
When all fields are filled out, click Finish For Columbia College Staff, the most commonly used shared drives have the following addresses: You'll be asked to enter a set of credentials to access the Network share you're trying to map. At this time, enter your COLLEGE login credentials.
Do I need to use a VPN or Citrix to access Columbia?
Most of Columbia’s systems can be accessed directly in your web browser without using VPN (virtual private network) or Citrix, freeing up licenses for other users. Columbia U Secure wi-fi eliminates the need to use VPN while on campus to access Columbia administrative resources.
Where is Columbia University?
Columbia University in the City of New York
What is CUIT remote access?
CUIT provides technologies that enable all faculty and staff to accomplish their work-related tasks while working remotely at any time. Prior to using remote access tools, make sure your desktop or laptop is free of computer viruses, worms, bots, etc. Refer to the Columbia University Remote Access Policy in the Administrative Policy Library for specific requirements and guidelines.
What is Citrix connection?
With a Citrix connection, faculty and staff can access applications and shared data files hosted on the Columbia Central Server.
Can I access my Columbia email remotely?
Everyone at Columbia can securely access his or her Columbia email remotely using LionMail with a web browser. UNI login is required.
Can faculty access Citrix?
Faculty and staff can access Statistical, Financial, Human Resource, Course Management, Administrative, Enterprise Business Intelligence Solutions and Microsoft applications from off-campus. Some applications are accessed via a web browser, some require a secure VPN connection to the Columbia network, and other require a secure Citrix connection to the Central Server.
Does rolm work on Columbia?
Rolm Phone users have several self-features including setting up call forwarding to Columbia extensions. Rolm Phone users may submit a ticketto the CUIT Service Desk to inquire about pricing for call forwarding to off-campus phone numbers, and the Service Desk will also be able to facilitate setting up the service.
How to access my Columbia email?
Everyone at Columbia can securely access his or her Columbia email remotely using CubMail or any email client. To start CubMail, visit http://cubmail.cc.columbia.edu. UNI logon is required.
How to access voicemail messages on campus?
To access Phone Mail voicemail messages or to change outgoing greetings from off-campus: Dial your office telephone number (including area code and full 3-digit exchange, such as 1-212-854-xxxx), press 5, and enter your password.
What is a virtual private network?
Faculty and staff can use Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology to connect to Columbia's network, systems, file shares, email servers and all administrative and school applications if they have been authorized to access this information.
Can faculty access VPN?
Although faculty and staff can access the applications noted above via the Internet, certain applications are only accessible via VPN ( UNI logon required). These applications are:
Can you forward a Rolm phone to another extension?
Rolm Phone users can forward their phones to other Columbia extensions only.
Does CUIT have a call forwarding service?
Use CUIT's MyNetPhone (UNI logon required) tool to forward calls or make any other necessary changes.
What is the email address for UNI?
Clarification for students: To log onto Office365, your username is UNI@gsb.columbia.edu (this is not a valid email address). Students need to use " UNI@gsb.columbia.edu " as the username to access their CBS email ( FLastname21@gsb.columbia.edu ) because Microsoft requires you to specify a domain after your username for access to their services.
Does Columbia University have an e-library?
The Columbia University Library offers a wide array of E-Resources, and has a dedicated page about how to access them from off-site.
Can I access PQRS remotely?
PQRS Access (Faculty and Staff) The CBS PQRS drives can all be accessed remotely, full information is available on ITG's Network Drive site. The two key pieces for remote access are that you must first connect to the University's Virtual Private Network (VPN), and this requires having Duo multi-factor authentication set up.
Does CBS have OneDrive?
All faculty, staff and students who have a CBS email account also have access to OneDrive . This is a tool, similar to Box or Dropbox, which allows you to save files to the cloud, synchronize them to a local computer, and to share them with others in the School. More information is available here, but please keep in mind a few key tips and check your settings carefully:
Can I use CBS remote desktop?
All such computers have a setting that prevents the desktop from going to sleep if it’s on, and this assures that you can access it from anywhere via Remote Desktop should you need to work from home. We recommend establishing a VPN connection before using Remote Desktop. Remote Desktop clients are natively available on any Windows computers , and can be freely downloaded on any Mac, iOS or Android device. To connect to your on-campus Windows PC with this you will need to login with both your UNI/password and Duo MFA . Please contact ITG if you require assistance.
Remote Access to the SIPA Network via Citrix
Access to the SIPA network on personal devices is available through Citrix for faculty and staff. Users are required to take a training before they are given access to connect remotely via Citrix. Uers should contact sipahelpdesk@columbia.edu to arrange training and access.
Remote Access to CU Resources
Users can access CU resources from their personal system using the CU Virtual Private Network (VPN).
How to forward calls to a non-Columbia line?
Dial the extension to which you want your calls forwarded. If you want to forward to a non-Columbia line, dial 9+area code + phone number .
What drives are available on CCIT?
The O, P, R and H drives are available via CCIT’s Remote Desktop Services. Please see the Remote Desktop Services section, above, for instructions.
Is Columbia suspended?
All Columbia business travel, both international and domestic, is suspended.
Can you access LionMail from any location?
Many tools that you use for your everyday work can be accessed from any location. The Google Suite of tools, including LionMail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, are accessible by logging into lionmail.columbia.edu. College-specific resources, such as shared network storage, can also be accessed remotely. Tools for accessing this, and other data, are outlined below.
Phone forwarding
Rolm phones, NetPhone and Unified Communications RingCentral users can forward incoming calls and check voicemail messages. You can forward incoming calls to any number.
Zoom and Google Hangouts
Zoom is a video conferencing platform that can be used to meet with Columbia and non-Columbia affiliates.
RingCentral Suite (Unified Communication and Collaboration)
College staff with RingCentral desktop telephones have access to their suite of voice, video and work collaboration tools for desktop computers, telephones and mobile devices all in one place.
Collaborative Google Files (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
All users with LionMail accounts have access to Google collaborative tools within Google Drive.
