Whartonization Guide: Start Here

JoinNow Wizard

1. On your Mac, click the Wi-Fi icon in the top-right menu bar
2. Select the network titled "Connect to AirPennNet"
3. Launch your web browser
4. Navigate to http://neverssl.com
5. Click Join Now
6. Run the program that downloads and enter your PennKey credentials when prompted

Have Questions?

See our Wireless Network Overview article.

JoinNow Wizard

1. On your Windows laptop, click the Wi-Fi icon in the bottom-right of the taskbar
2. Select the network titled Connect to AirPennNet and click Connect
3. Launch your web browser
4. Navigate to http://neverssl.com
5. Click Join Now
6. Run the program that downloads and enter your PennKey credentials when prompted

Have Questions?

See our Wireless Network Overview article.

JoinNow Wizard

1. Select Connect to AirPennNet
2. Open Safari
3. Navigate to http://neverssl.com
4. Enter your PennKey credentials
5. Click Join Now
6. Follow the prompts to download the profile
7. Open the Settings app and Tap Profile Downloaded on the left
8. Follow the prompts to install the profile
9. Once you click done, your device will automatically connect to AirPennNet

Have Questions?

See our Wireless Network Overview article.

JoinNow Wizard

1. Select Connect to AirPennNet
2. Open a web browser
3. Navigate to http://neverssl.com
4. Click Download
5. Install the JoinNow Secure W2 app
6. Go back to your web browser
7. Click Join Now
8. Enter your PennKey credentials when prompted

Have Questions?

See our Wireless Network Overview article.

Firewall

Enable your firewall using the steps in Apple's support article.

Active Protection

Wharton Computing offers and recommends Sophos Antivirus (for Mac) to actively protect against attackers and viruses.

More Information

See our Antivirus Software: How To Protect Yourself From Viruses article.

Windows 10 & 11

Wharton Computing recommends ensuring Windows Defender is enabled.

1. Press the Start button and search for Settings
2. Navigate to Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.

More Information

See our Antivirus Software: How To Protect Yourself From Viruses article.

MyPrintCenter

1. Open any web browser, and navigate to whr.tn/myprintcenter.
2. Login with your PennKey username and Wharton Google password.
3. Click the Upload button, and select your document. Once the document finishes processing, it will be ready to print.
4. Walk up to any Wharton printer and tap your PennCard on the card reader, then select your document.

If you would prefer to install printing software directly on your Mac instead of uploading your document directly to Pharos, you can do so by following the below instructions.

1. Download Wharton Printers Config
2. Open the Wharton Printers Config folder
3. Right-click  on the Wharton Printers Config application. Click Open
4. Follow the prompts to install the printing software
5. After the installation is complete, install the Wharton Color print queue
   1. Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences...   
   2. Select the Print & Fax (or Print & Scan) preference pane   
   3. Click the + sign below the list of printers to add a new one   
   4. You need to enable the Advanced tab in the Add Printer dialog:             
      • Hold down the Control Key on your keyboard and click anywhere on the toolbar       
      • From the popup menu that appears, select Customize Toolbar...       
      • Drag the Advanced icon up to the toolbar and click Done to close the Customize Toolbar panel
   5. Click the added Advanced icon to switch to the Advanced tab and wait for it to appear.   
   6. Choose or enter the following settings:             
      • Type: Pharos Print Server       
      • Device: Another Device       
      • URL: popup://whartonprint.wharton.upenn.edu/WhartonStudentColor
      • Name: Wharton Student Color (or a similar descriptive name)       
      • Location: (Leave blank)  
      • Print Using: Generic PostScript Printer
   7. Click the Add button.   
   8. You will get an Installable Options dialog box:             
      • Check the box next to Duplex Printing Unit (all Pharos pilot printers have duplex units)       
      • Click Continue.    

If you would prefer to install printing software directly on your Windows machine instead of uploading your document directly to Pharos, you can do so by following the below instructions.

1. Download Wharton Student Print Queue Application by right-clicking and Save Link As. If using Chrome, You may need to click Keep.
2. Run the downloaded EXE file
3. If prompted, accept the warning that appears saying that the file is from an Unknown Publisher
4. Click Install
5. If the Smart Screen window appears, click Run

Subscribing to Updates

1. Go to the Wharton Computing Status page
2. Click on Subscribe to Updates
3. Choose the ways you want to receive updates: E-mail, text, RSS feed, and more.

Wharton Computing will keep this page updated to let you know when there are outages or degradations to the various services students use like E-mail, Canvas, Printing, AirPennNet, and more.

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. Download and run the installer
2. Accept all default settings
3. Enter vlab.wharton.upenn.edu for Default View Connect Server
4. Click Finish
5. Launch VMware
6. Login with the following credentials:
   • Username = PennKey username
   • Password = PennKey password
   • Domain = UPENN.EDU

Have Questions?

See our Virtual Lab for Laptops article.

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. Download and run the installer
2. Accept all default settings
3. Enter vlab.wharton.upenn.edu for Default View Connect Server
4. Click Finish
5. Launch VMware
6. Login with the following credentials:
   • Username = PennKey username
   • Password = PennKey password
   • Domain = UPENN.EDU

Have Questions?

See our Virtual Lab for Laptops article.

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.

Wireless Casting in the GSRs

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

Installation & Setup

1. Download and run the installer
2. When prompted for a name, enter your preferred name
3. Click Settings in the bottom-left
4. 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. Download and run the installer
2. When prompted for a name, enter your preferred name
3. Click Settings in the bottom-left
4. 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 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.

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. 

App Installation & Setup

You’ll need to download  and install the Mac app before following these directions.  Although you don't need this installed to use Zoom, using it will provide a better experience. 

1. If you have the Zoom app installed Zoom meeting links will automatically launch it. You can also manually launch the app.  Individuals using M1/M2 Macs  click here to download Zoom.
2. Click Sign In with SSO.
3. You’ll need to provide the company domain (upenn). You can either search via your UPenn email address or click on I know the company domain and enter upenn.
4. Click Continue.
5. Enter your PennKey username and password and click Log In.
6. And you’re logged into the Zoom app with your Penn Zoom account.

Browser Access

1. Go to https://upenn.zoom.us.
2. Click Sign in.
3. Enter your PennKey username and password.

Have Questions?

See ourZoom 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.

App Installation & Setup

You’ll need to download and install the Windows app before following these directions. Although you don't need this installed to use Zoom, using it will provide a better experience.

1. Launch the app and click Sign In.
2. Click Sign in with SSO.
3. Enter UPenn as the domain and click Continue.
4. Log in with your PennKey username and password.
5. Click Open to switch back to the Zoom app.
6. You’re now logged into your Penn Zoom account on the Windows Zoom app.

Browser Access

1. Go to https://upenn.zoom.us.
2. Click Sign in.
3. Enter your PennKey username and password.

Have Questions?

See our 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 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 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 Zoom FAQ.  

Downloading & Installing M365

1. If you haven't already, create your PennO365 account using the link above in Accounts (Action Required)
2. Navigate to portal.office.com
3. Login with your PennO365 credentials
   • i.e. pennkey@upenn.edu
4. Click Install Apps in the top-right
5. Run the installer that downloads and follow the prompts
6. After it has installed, open any M365 Application
   • i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
7. Sign-in with your PennO365 credentials

Have Questions?

See our Microsoft 365 University article.

Downloading & Installing M365

1. If you haven't already, create your PennO365 account using the link above in Accounts (Action Required)
2. Navigate to portal.office.com
3. Login with your PennO365 credentials
   • i.e. pennkey@upenn.edu
4. Click Install Apps in the top-right
5. Run the installer that downloads and follow the prompts
6. After it has installed, open any M365 Application
   • i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
7. Sign-in with your PennO365 credentials

Have Questions?

See our M365 University article.

Downloading & Installing M365

1. Open the iOS App Store
2. Search for each of the M365 Applications and install them
   • i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
3. When prompted, login with your PennO365 credentials

Have Questions?

See our M365 University article.

Downloading & Installing M365

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Search for each of the M365 Applications and install them
   • i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
3. When prompted, login with your PennO365 credentials

Have Questions?

See our M365 University article.

Google Workspace Services

Your Wharton/Google@Wharton account grants you access to a variety of services by Google including:

• Gmail (https://mail.google.com)
• Google Docs (https://docs.google.com)
• Google Sheets (https://sheets.google.com)
• Google Slides (https://slides.google.com)
• Google Drive (https://drive.google.com)
• Google Calendar (https://calendar.google.com)
• Google Contacts (https://contacts.google.com)

        and more!

Access all of the above services using your Wharton credentials.

More Information

See our Wharton Gmail Overview article.

Google Workspace Services

Your Wharton/Google@Wharton account grants you access to a variety of services by Google including:

• Gmail (https://mail.google.com)
• Google Docs (https://docs.google.com)
• Google Sheets (https://sheets.google.com)
• Google Slides (https://slides.google.com)
• Google Drive (https://drive.google.com)
• Google Calendar (https://calendar.google.com)
• Google Contacts (https://contacts.google.com)

        and more!

Access all of the above services using your Wharton credentials.

More Information

See our Wharton Gmail Overview article.

Downloading & Installing Google Workspace Software

1. Open the iOS App Store
2. Search for each of the Google Workspace Applications and install them
   • i.e. 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 Google Workspace Software

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

Have Questions?

See our Wharton Gmail Overview article.

Accessing Your Inbox

For the best experience, Wharton Computing recommends accessing your Google@Wharton inbox via Gmail.com through the use of a web browser like Chrome.

Client Configuration (i.e. Outlook, Mac Mail)

• Configuring Outlook for Gmail (Students)
• MacMail for Google@Wharton

Alumni Forwarding Address

As a Wharton student, you also have an Alumni Forwarding Address available from when you create your Wharton account.

You can send as this address from both your Google@Wharton inbox or your personal email's inbox.

Accessing Your Inbox

For the best experience, Wharton Computing recommends accessing your Google@Wharton inbox via Gmail.com through the use of a web browser like Chrome.

Client Configuration (i.e. Outlook)

• Configuring Outlook for Gmail (Students)

Alumni Forwarding Address

As a Wharton student, you also have an Alumni Forwarding Address available from when you create your Wharton account.

You can send as this address from both your Google@Wharton inbox or your personal email's inbox.

Accessing Your Inbox - Gmail App (Recommended)

1. Open the iOS App store
2. Search for and install the Gmail app
3. Open the Gmail app
4. Login with your Wharton credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: Wharton password

Accessing Your Inbox - Default Mail App

1. Open the Settings app
2. Tap Passwords & Accounts
3. Tap Add Account
4. Tap Google
5. Enter your Wharton credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: Wharton password
6. If prompted, tap Accept
7. Toggle Mail, Contacts, and Calendars on
8. Tap Save
9. Ensure Contacts are NOT syncing to your Google@Wharton account.
   1. Open the Settings app
   2. Tap Contacts > Default Account
   3. Select any account that isn't your Google@Wharton account

Accessing Your Inbox - Gmail App (Recommended)

1. Open the Google Play store
2. Search for and install the Gmail app
3. Open the Gmail app
4. Login with your Wharton credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: Wharton password

Accessing Your Inbox - Default Mail App

1. Open the Settings app
2. Tap Accounts & Backup
3. Tap Accounts > Add Account
4. Tap Google
5. If prompted enter your device's PIN, password, or biometric identifier
6. Enter your Wharton credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: Wharton password
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

Finding & Picking a Feed

1. Navigate to mywharton.wharton.upenn.edu
2. Click Calendar
3. On the left-hand side, click MyWharton Calendar Feeds
4. Use the calendar descriptions there to decide which feed is best for you

Subscribing to a Feed via Google Calendar

1. Follow the steps above in Finding & Picking a Feed
2. Click Copy Subscription URL
3. Open another tab and navigate to calendar.google.com
4. If prompted, login with your Wharton credentials
5. In the bottom-left, click the Plus next to Other Calendars
6. Click From URL
7. Paste in the URL and click Add Calendar

More Information

See Subscribing to or Importing Calendar Feeds via MyWharton (Students).

Finding & Picking a Feed

1. Navigate to mywharton.wharton.upenn.edu
2. Click Calendar
3. On the left-hand side, click MyWharton Calendar Feeds
4. Use the calendar descriptions there to decide which feed is best for you

Subscribing to a Feed via Google Calendar

1. Follow the steps above in Finding & Picking a Feed
2. Click Copy Subscription URL
3. Open another tab and navigate to calendar.google.com
4. If prompted, login with your Wharton credentials
5. In the bottom-left, click the Plus next to Other Calendars
6. Click From URL
7. Paste in the URL and click Add Calendar

More Information

See Subscribing to or Importing Calendar Feeds via MyWharton (Students).

Accessing Calendars - Google Calendar App

The below steps assume that you followed either the Windows or MacOS instructions to add a Calendar Feed to calendar.google.com.

1. Open the iOS App Store
2. Search for and install Google Calendar
3. Open the Google Calendar app
4. Login with your Wharton credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: Wharton password
5. If your calendar isn't showing...
   1. Click the hamburger menu in the top-left
   2. Ensure your calendar has a check-mark next to it

Accessing Calendars - Default Calendar App

1. On your mobile device, open a web browser
2. Navigate to mywharton.wharton.upenn.edu and, if prompted, login with your PennKey credentials
3. Click Calendar
4. On the left-hand side, click MyWharton Calendar Feeds
5. Click Open in Client

More Information

See Subscribing to or Importing Calendar Feeds via MyWharton (Students).

Accessing Calendars - Google Calendar App

The below steps assume that you followed either the Windows or MacOS instructions to add a Calendar Feed to calendar.google.com.

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Search for and install Google Calendar
3. Open the Google Calendar app
4. Login with your Wharton credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: Wharton password
5. If your calendar isn't showing...
   1. Click the hamburger menu in the top-left
   2. Ensure your calendar has a check-mark next to it

Accessing Calendars - Default Calendar App

1. Open the Settings  app
2. Navigate to Accounts and backup
3. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google
4. Sign-in with your Google@Wharton credentials
5. Ensure Calendar is toggled on

More Information

See Subscribing to or Importing Calendar Feeds via MyWharton (Students).

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

Functionality

MyPenn serves as a one-stop portal for Penn and Wharton students and alumni to connect, create a customized experience, and access university resources.

Installation

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

More Information

See our MyPenn article.

Functionality

MyPenn serves as a one-stop portal for Penn and Wharton students and alumni to connect, create a customized experience, and access university resources.

Installation

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

More Information

See our MyPenn article.

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).

CampusGroups Mobile App 

CampusGroups is Wharton's one-stop location for managing all aspects of student club activities. Download the mobile app to access club resources and notifications. 

Downloading & Installing CampusGroups

1. Search CampusGroups in the iOS App Store
2. Tap to install
3. Search for The Wharton School
4. Enter your Wharton email
5. Enter the confirmation code that gets sent to your email and hit Next
6. You'll see the same menu options as when you are logged into the CampusGroups website. 

CampusGroups Mobile App 

CampusGroups is Wharton's one-stop location for managing all aspects of student club activities. Download the mobile app to access club resources and notifications. 

Downloading & Installing CampusGroups

1. Search CampusGroups in the Google Play Store 
2. Tap to install
3. Search for The Wharton School
4. Enter your Wharton email
5. Enter the confirmation code that gets sent to your email and hit Next
6. You'll see the same menu options as when you are logged into the CampusGroups website.