Camosun has provided remote access for students to several computer labs from off-campus devices using Remote Desktop and Camosun’s Virtual Private Network (VPN).
All Camosun students have access to this service and may remotely use a computer workstation during their scheduled computer lab time.
How to connect to a Camosun computer lab workstation
Step 1: Connect to our Virtual Private Network (VPN)
To see the list of available computer workstations and access a workstation you must first connect to Camosun’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) using the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. Using a VPN allows students to securely access the available computer workstation list as well as their files and applications. Once the VPN service is connected, you are “virtually on campus”.
VPN Client Instructions Install the VPN Client
Step 2: Connect to an available workstation from the Computer Labs with Remote Access list
After signing in to the VPN Client use the Computer Labs with Remote Access list below to search for and select an available computer workstation in a computer lab. To review which computer workstations are available you will need to sign-in with your username and password.
To connect to a computer workstation you must use the Microsoft Remote Desktop application to connect from your device. This application is available and installed on your local Windows PC and is available for free from the Microsoft Store, Mac App Store, iOS App Store or Google Play.
Step 3: Access your files
Once connected to a computer workstation you can connect to and access your files.
Please note, the college is moving away from the M: Drive and transitioning to Microsoft OneDrive for Students. Please consider signing up for your Student Office365 access.
ITS Service Desk
Information Technology ServicesFor technical support please contact us:
- Phone:
- 250-370-3064
- Email:
- itsservicedesk
@camosun.ca - Chat:
- Please use the link below
Computer Lab and Software Availability
The computer labs listed below may be booked for a specific course section and is intended for registered students. If a course section is scheduled in a particular computer lab room and you are not registered for the course you may be asked to log off.
Accessing remote computer labs is not required for Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Cloud. This software is currently available to students and does not require remote access. Please see the software and other services page for more details.
Computer Labs with Remote Access
The computer labs listed below have been enabled for remote access to facilitate online learning for students. General purpose software will be available in all labs. Specific software geared towards Science, Technology and Engineering courses will be able in the CTEI and TEC labs. Please consult your course syllabus and/or with your instructor.
Important To access the links below you need to be connected to the VPN.
| Example Legend | |
|---|---|
| Open | No more booked session for the remainder of the day |
| COMP42 Starts 1:30pm | The next session booked in this lab starts at the time identified. Only students registered in this class will be allowed to use these computers at that time. You could be bumped off the computer at this start time if you are not registered to be in the class. |
| COMP42 In Session | A booked class is currently in session, you will only be able to use these computers if you are registered for the class. |
Lansdowne Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ewing Building | Fisher Building | |
| E 100 CMNS160 In Session | F 264 Open | |
| E 110 COMP132 Starts 12:30 pm | F 318 Open | |
| E 112 ELD072 In Session | F 358 Open | |
| E 115 BUS140 Starts 10:30 am | ||
| E 200 ASTR101 Starts 2:30 pm | ||
| E 202 Open | ||
| E 342 Open | ||
Interurban Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Centre for Business & Access | Centre for Trades Education & Innovation | Technologies Building |
| CBA 144 ELD042 In Session | CTEI 124A ICS118 Starts 1:30 pm | TEC 145 ICS212 Starts 10:30 am |
| CBA 159 ELD034 Starts 10:30 am | CTEI 124B ICS118 Starts 1:30 pm | TEC 147 ICS214 In Session |
| CBA 160 Open | Jack White Building | TEC 148 ICS214 In Session |
| JWT 100D4 Open | TEC 150 ICS110 In Session | |
| JWT 100D6 Open | TEC 151 ICS211 In Session | |
| Centre for Health and Wellness | TEC 257 Open | |
| CHW 133 MIDS167 Starts 2:00 pm | TEC 273 COMP130 In Session | |
Specialty Labs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Important These labs are restricted to students registered in certain classes at all times. | ||
| Lansdowne | Interurban | |
| Y 107 Restricted in person only | CBA 119A Restricted | TEC 135 Restricted MENG283 In Session |
| Y 109 Restricted ART128 Starts 9:30 am | CBA 124A Restricted | |
| Y 307 Restricted VIST110 Starts 12:30 pm | TEC 186E Restricted COMP245 In Session | |
| Y 311 Restricted | TEC 204A Restricted ECET260 In Session | |
| TEC 205A Restricted ECET130 In Session | ||
| TEC 227A Restricted ECET230 In Session | ||
| TEC 229A Restricted ECET250E In Session | ||
| TEC 259A Restricted | ||
Workstation Settings
To ensure the security and safety of the computer workstations the following functionality has been disabled on our computer labs:
- Access to local and external drives connected to the remote workstation.
- Access to devices connected by USB to the remote workstation, e.g., printers and cameras.
Workstation Use and Time Limits
Please note the following:
- Use of these remote computer workstations is governed by the Acceptable Technology Use policy.
- When connecting to a workstation for the first time it may take a few minutes for the computer to sign you in. When possible please use the same workstation you have used in a previous session to reduce start up time.
- To ensure the equitable use of the remote computer workstation you will be automatically logged off if you are idle for 45 minutes or have disconnected without signing off after 30 minutes.
