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Whitman Remote Desktop is a remote desktop session available to Whitman faculty, staff and students by logging into https://rds.syr.edu. It provides a Computer Lab experience accessible over the internet and from any internet-connected device. Whitman Remote Desktop is the best way for students to use course-required software.
Why do we have it?
We have Whitman Remote Desktop for three reasons:
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Click here for the full list of software installed on Whitman Remote Desktop
For Faculty:
Whitman Remote Desktop/Student Use is the best way your for students can to use course-required class software. If you need computers in your classroom, and there are no laptop carts available, students can use their personal computers to connect to Whitman Remote Desktop and follow along with the class.
If you're utilizing software in the classroom which is in our labs, include a mention of Whitman Remote Desktop in your syllabi, and a link to this page. Remind students to bring their laptops with them so that they can follow along in class.
If you're working from home and are using a personal (not campus-managed) computer, you can do it this way.
For Staff:
If you're working from home and are using a personal (not campus-managed) computer, you can do it this way. You should be able to access whatever you need from G/H Drives as well as MySlice (MyReports, ePro, etc).
For Students:
Whitman Remote Desktop is a great way for you to be able to participate in course work, complete homework from the comfort of your dorm room or apartment, or anywhere else if you can't get to a lab. This is especially useful when lab space and laptop checkouts are limited during times of heavy usage.
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How do you use Whitman Remote Desktop?
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The ideal experience using Whitman Remote Desktop is to open your favorite web browser and go to https://remote.whitmanrds.syr.edu.
At this webpage, you will be asked to log in using your SU NetID and Password.
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