Remote Computer Labs
The service allows students to connect to a remote desktop in a computer lab to access 30+ software titles from their own device. Students can interact with the desktop as if the data and programs were stored on their home computer.
Configure Device
To use the remote applications or remote computer labs, you will need to download the VMWare Horizon Client on your device. Then follow the step-by-step installation instructions.
Remote Environment
Your experience using software in a remote environment will be different than visiting a computer lab in person. You should consider a few things if you use a remote computer lab.
What is WebCampus?
WebCampus makes it easy for you to access coursework online. Your instructors may use it to communicate with you, facilitate class discussions, and assign quizzes. Watch Webex & Panopto Tutorials. View WebCampus Tip Sheet.
How to stay in touch with classmates?
Stay in touch with classmates using Google Meet and Chat. You can instant message people using Google Chat or host virtual meetings or record a presentation with Google Meet, which has live captioning and document sharing features.
Who is the psychiatrist at UNLV?
Focusing on the mental health of children helps UNLV psychiatrist Lisa Durette as she faces her own medical challenges. UNLV Today: Tips for Staying Well in the Time of Caronavirus by Anne Weisman, director of wellness and integrative medicine at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.
Where is James Navalta?
James Navalta , from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), is a fellow and associate professor in the department of kinesiology and nutrition science at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
How to use VPN on campus?
Use VPN Only if Necessary 1 Specialized access to servers and databases located on campus 2 Remote accessing your desktop. This requires advanced configuration, including a reserved IP address, disabling power saving features, and enabling RDP on the desktop. If you are working remotely for an extended period of time, consider taking your desktop home with you or syncing your desktop files with Google Drive. VPN will not be needed if you take the desktop home with you. Please follow equipment loan instructions.
What is VPN on campus?
VPN is required to access the following resources. Specialized access to servers and databases located on campus. Remote accessing your desktop. This requires advanced configuration, including a reserved IP address, disabling power saving features, and enabling RDP on the desktop.
Housing
Students who live on campus may remain in student housing for the remainder of the Spring semester while UNLV continues online instruction.
Dining
The Dining Commons will continue operations with some slight modifications. Self-service stations will be closed; stations will be full service.
Student Recreation and Wellness
The facility will remain open and regular services will be offered with minor modifications.
University Operations
UNLV’s buildings and campuses will remain open and we will continue to provide services to our students who live in residence halls.
Instruction
Please look for further messaging from your instructors regarding the mode of delivery for your courses.
Events
Out of an abundance of caution, UNLV strongly advises cancellation or postponement of events held on our campuses beginning Sunday, March 15, through Sunday, April 12. The university will re-evaluate events scheduled after April 12 in the coming weeks to determine if additional cancellations are necessary.
Off-Campus Access to Library Materials
Most databases, journals, and articles require authentication before they can be accessed off-campus.
Requirements for off-campus access
Due to licensing restrictions required by publishers who produce electronic resources, off-campus access to the databases is limited to authorized users. Only currently enrolled students or currently employed staff or faculty of UNLV can access licensed databases from off-campus. Alumni are not eligible for this privilege.
