The SMC Virtual Computer Lab is a service that lets SMC students in certain classes
access real SMC specialized computer labs over the Internet. You must be enrolled
in an appropriate class for the current semester in progress. You cannot log on before
the semester starts.
Technical Support
Technical Support is available Monday - Friday · 8 a.m - 7 p.m except on holidays:
Live Chat: Select the live chat callout icon at the bottom right of this page
Use the lab "desktop" or "app" that your instructor tells you to.
If you don't see what you need, click on the Settings icon (it looks like a wheel
or gear) and select "Refresh Apps".
Special Instructions for Modern Language Classes
SANSSpace (used in previous semesters) is no longer available.
Log into your Citrix WorkSpace
Navigate to the “Apps” tab at the top
Follow the instructions given by your instructor.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Virtual Computer Lab - FAQ
You can save your files on your personal Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive.
In Microsoft Windows, click on Windows Start .
Click on your Username icon and select "sign out".
If you are not actively using the virtual desktop for more than 10 minutes, then you
will be logged off. Please save your files to your personal drives frequently.
Which "desktop" is for what class subject?
You only have access to the "desktops" or "apps" appropriate for your class.
If you have more than one class that uses the Virtual Computer Lab, here are the names
of the desktops available:
Computer Sciences and Information Systems classes. This is a remote connection to
a "physical" computer on an SMC campus.
Computer Sciences and Information Systems classes. This is a "virtual" computer.
Earth Sciences classes.
Geographic Information Systems classes.
MATLAB software program
Virtual Computer Lab Software List
Expand the lists below to see the list of software available on the Virtual
Computer Lab desktop shown.