Useful Mobile Apps at Wharton

Virtual Lab

Wharton provides 24/7 remote access to virtual computers equipped with the same software as Wharton's public computers. Keep in mind that Virtual Lab is a limited, shared resource like the physical public computers.

Installation & Setup

1. Search VMware Horizon in the iOS App Store
2. Tap to install
3. Type vlab.wharton.upenn.edu in the Server Address
4. Tap Add Server/Connect
5. Connect using the following credentials:
   • Username = PennKey username
   • Password = PennKey password
   • Domain = UPENN.EDU
6. Tap Virtual Lab to connect

Have Questions?

See our Virtual Lab for Mobile Devices.

Virtual Lab

Wharton provides 24/7 remote access to virtual computers equipped with the same software as Wharton's public computers. Keep in mind that Virtual Lab is a limited, shared resource like the physical public computers.

Installation & Setup

1. Search VMware Horizon in the Google Play Store
2. Tap to install
3. Type vlab.wharton.upenn.edu in the Server Address
4. Tap Add Server/Connect
5. Connect using the following credentials:
   • Username = PennKey username
   • Password = PennKey password
   • Domain = UPENN.EDU
6. Tap Virtual Lab to connect

Have Questions?

See our Virtual Lab for Mobile Devices.

Zoom Meetings

Zoom is an easy, reliable cloud platform for video, voice, content sharing, and chat that runs across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. Each meeting can accommodate up to 300 participants and supports recording of the meeting and screen/media sharing. All Wharton students, faculty, and staff have access to Virtual Meetings. It includes some additional features such as polling and larger breakout rooms.

Installation & Setup

1. Download and launch the Zoom iOS app (available here).
2. Tap Sign In.
3. Tap the SSO button at the bottom of the screen.
4. Enter “Upenn” as the company domain and tap go on the keyboard.
5. Enter your PennKey username and password and tap Log in.
6. A dialogue will ask you if you want to open the page in Zoom. You do, so tap Open.
7. Now you’re logged in.
8. If you want to see your scheduled meetings tap Meetings at the bottom of the screen.

Have Questions?

See our BlueJeans vs. Zoom Meetings and Zoom FAQ.  

Zoom Meetings

Zoom is an easy, reliable cloud platform for video, voice, content sharing, and chat that runs across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. Each meeting can accommodate up to 300 participants and supports recording of the meeting and screen/media sharing. All Wharton students, faculty, and staff have access to Virtual Meetings. It includes some additional features such as polling and larger breakout rooms.

Installation & Setup

1. Download and launch the Zoom Android app (available here).
2. Tap Sign In.
3. Tap the Sign in with.. SSO button part way down the screen.
4. Enter “Upenn” as the company domain and tap Continue on the keyboard.
5. Enter your PennKey username and password and tap Log in.
6. You'll need to approve the two-step verification.
7. Now you’re logged in, and should be at the Meet and Chat page. This is where you can create, schedule and join meetings.
8. If you want to see your scheduled meetings tap Meetings at the bottom of the screen.

Have Questions?

See our BlueJeans vs. Zoom Meetings and Zoom FAQ.  

BlueJeans Meetings

BlueJeans is a cloud-based cross platform video conferencing service that makes it easy to collaborate with your colleagues. BlueJeans can be started and joined via a PC, Mac, smartphone, or regular landline (audio only). Each meeting can accommodate up to 200 participants and supports recording of the meeting and screen/media sharing. All Wharton students, faculty, and staff have access to Virtual Meetings.

Installation & Setup

1. Log in to BlueJeans: http://meeting.upenn.edu
2. Go to https://www.bluejeans.com/downloads and download BlueJeans for iPhone. 
3. Open the App and enter your full pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu email address.
4. The PennKey sign-in website should launch.  Enter your PennKey credentials and sign in
5. After successfully signing in with your PennKey, you will be redirected back to the app.
6. If you are prompted to add your calendar, we recommend students choose Google Calendar so your meetings sync with your class calendar.

Have Questions?

See our Video Conferences, Benefits of BlueJeans, BlueJeans FAQ, Bluejeans vs. Zoom.  

BlueJeans Meetings

BlueJeans is a cloud-based cross platform video conferencing service that makes it easy to collaborate with your colleagues. BlueJeans can be started and joined via a PC, Mac, smartphone, or regular landline (audio only). Each meeting can accommodate up to 200 participants and supports recording of the meeting and screen/media sharing. All Wharton students, faculty, and staff have access to Virtual Meetings.

Installation & Setup

1. Log in to BlueJeans: http://meeting.upenn.edu
2. Go to https://www.bluejeans.com/downloads and download BlueJeans for Android. 
3. Open the App and enter your full pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu email address.
4. The PennKey sign-in website should launch.  Enter your PennKey credentials and sign in
5. After successfully signing in with your PennKey, you will be redirected back to the app.
6. If you are prompted to add your calendar, we recommend students choose Google Calendar so your meetings sync with your class calendar.

Have Questions?

See our Video Conferences, Benefits of BlueJeans, BlueJeans FAQ, Bluejeans vs. Zoom.  

Functionality

The MyWharton mobile app allows you to access MyWharton's full interface from any mobile device!

Installation

1. Open the iOS App Store
2. Search for and install MyWharton
3. Open the MyWharton app
4. Sign-in with your PennKey credentials
   • When prompted for two-step, make sure Trust this browser is checked

Functionality

The MyWharton mobile app allows you to access MyWharton's full interface from any mobile device!

Installation

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Search for and install MyWharton
3. Open the MyWharton app
4. Sign-in with your PennKey credentials
   • When prompted for two-step, make sure Trust this browser is checked

Installation & Configuration

1. Open the iOS App Store
2. Search for and install Canvas Student
3. Open the Canvas app
4. When prompted to Find Your School, search for and select University of Pennsylvania
5. Sign-in with your PennKey credentials
   • When prompted for two-step, make sure Trust this browser is checked

More Information

See Canvas and Study.Net apps (for students).

Installation & Configuration

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Search for and install Canvas Student
3. Open the Canvas app
4. When prompted to Find Your School, search for and select University of Pennsylvania
5. Sign-in with your PennKey credentials
   • When prompted for two-step, make sure Trust this browser is checked

More Information

See Canvas and Study.Net apps (for students).

Downloading & Installing Study.Net

1. Open the iOS App Store
2. Search for the Study.Net app and install it
3. When prompted, log in with your Wharton email address and PennKey password 
   

Downloading & Installing Study.Net

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Search for the Study.Net app and install it
3. When prompted, log in with your Wharton email address and PennKey password 

Downloading & Installing G Suite Software

1. Open the iOS App Store
2. Search for each of the G Suite Applications and install them
   • i.e. Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, etc.
3. When prompted, login with your Wharton credentials

Have Questions?

See our Wharton Gmail Overview article.

Downloading & Installing G Suite Software

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Search for each of the G Suite Applications and install them
   • i.e. Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, etc.
3. When prompted, login with your Wharton credentials

Have Questions?

See our Wharton Gmail Overview article.

Downloading & Installing O365

1. Open the iOS App Store
2. Search for each of the MS Office Applications and install them
   • i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
3. When prompted, log in with your PennO365 credentials

Have Questions?

See our Office 365 University article.

Downloading & Installing O365

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Search for each of the MS Office Applications and install them
   • i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
3. When prompted, log in with your PennO365 credentials

Have Questions?

See our Office 365 University article.

Downloading & Installing Dropbox

1. Open the iOS App Store
2. Search for the Dropbox app and install it
3. When prompted, log in with your PennKey credentials
   

Downloading & Installing Dropbox

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Search for the Dropbox app and install it
3. When prompted, log in with your PennKey credentials

Wireless Casting in the GSRs

Solstice allows your device to cast to the GSR screen using WiFi.

Installation & Setup

1. Search Solstice Client in the iOS App Store
2. Tap to install
3. When prompted for a name, enter your preferred name
4. Tap Continue
5. Tap the gear in the top-right corner
6. For Solstice Directory Service Address type in solstice.wharton.upenn.edu

Have Questions?

See Casting your screen to the GSRs via Solstice.

Wireless Casting in the GSRs

Solstice allows your device to cast to the GSR screen using WiFi.

Installation & Setup

1. Search Solstice Client in the Google Play Store
2. Tap to install
3. When prompted for a name, enter your preferred name
4. Tap Continue
5. Tap the gear in the top-right corner
6. For Solstice Directory Service Address type in solstice.wharton.upenn.edu

Have Questions?

See Casting your screen to the GSRs via Solstice.