Follow the instructions below to set up your laptops and mobiles devices to assist you as a student in the Wharton environment. If you have any questions, or prefer in-person help, email our Student Support team at support@wharton.upenn.edu.
Accounts (Action Required)
You must create your PennKey, Wharton, and PennO365 accounts
before you configure any of the services listed below.
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The Essentials
AirPennNet (WiFi)MacOS JoinNow Wizard
Have Questions?See our Wireless Network Overview article. Windows JoinNow Wizard
Have Questions?See our Wireless Network Overview article. iOS JoinNow Wizard
Have Questions?See our Wireless Network Overview article. Android & Chromebook JoinNow Wizard
Have Questions?See our Wireless Network Overview article. | AntivirusMacOS FirewallEnable your firewall using the steps in Apple's support article. Active ProtectionWharton Computing offers and recommends Symantec Antivirus (for Mac) to actively protect against attackers and viruses. More InformationSee our Antivirus Software: How To Protect Yourself From Viruses article. Windows Windows 8 & 10Wharton Computing recommends ensuring Windows Defender is enabled.
More InformationSee our Antivirus Software: How To Protect Yourself From Viruses article. | PrintingMacOS If you are using MacOS 10.15 Catalina, you will need to use Email Printing. Laptop Printing |
Wharton-provided Software
Virtual Lab (VMware)MacOS Virtual LabWharton 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
Have Questions?See our Virtual Lab for Laptops article. Windows Virtual LabWharton 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
Have Questions?See our Virtual Lab for Laptops article. iOS Virtual LabWharton 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
Have Questions?See our Virtual Lab for Mobile Devices. Android & Chromebook Virtual LabWharton 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
Have Questions?See our Virtual Lab for Mobile Devices. | Solstice Screensharing in the GSRsMacOS Wireless Casting in the GSRsSolstice allows your device to cast to the GSR screen using WiFi. Installation & Setup
Have Questions?See Casting your screen to the GSRs via Solstice. Windows Wireless Casting in the GSRsSolstice allows your device to cast to the GSR screen using WiFi. Installation & Setup
Have Questions?See Casting your screen to the GSRs via Solstice. iOS Wireless Casting in the GSRsSolstice allows your device to cast to the GSR screen using WiFi. Installation & Setup
Have Questions?See Casting your screen to the GSRs via Solstice. Android & Chromebook Wireless Casting in the GSRsSolstice allows your device to cast to the GSR screen using WiFi. Installation & Setup
Have Questions?See Casting your screen to the GSRs via Solstice. | BlueJeans Virtual Meetings
BlueJeans Virtual MeetingsBlueJeans Virtual Meetings is a cloud-based cross platform video conferencing service that makes it easy to collaborate with your colleagues. Powered by BlueJeans, Virtual Meetings 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. App Installation & SetupThe BlueJeans app is easy to use and gives you access to more features. Although you don't need to have this installed to use BlueJeans, using it will provide a better experience.
Browser Access
Have Questions?See our Virtual Meetings, Benefits of BlueJeans, Virtual Meetings FAQ, Bluejeans vs. Zoom. Windows BlueJeans Virtual MeetingsVirtual Meetings is a cloud-based cross platform video conferencing service that makes it easy to collaborate with your colleagues. Powered by BlueJeans, Virtual Meetings 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. App Installation & SetupThe BlueJeans app is easy to use and gives you access to more features. Although you don't need to have this installed to use BlueJeans, using it will provide a better experience.
Browser Access
Have Questions?See our Virtual Meetings, Benefits of BlueJeans, Virtual Meetings FAQ, Bluejeans vs. Zoom. iOS BlueJeans Virtual MeetingsVirtual Meetings is a cloud-based cross platform video conferencing service that makes it easy to collaborate with your colleagues. Powered by BlueJeans, Virtual Meetings 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
Have Questions?See our Virtual Meetings, Benefits of BlueJeans, Virtual Meetings FAQ, Bluejeans vs. Zoom. Android & Chromebook BlueJeans Virtual MeetingsVirtual Meetings is a cloud-based cross platform video conferencing service that makes it easy to collaborate with your colleagues. Powered by BlueJeans, Virtual Meetings 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
Have Questions?See our Virtual Meetings, Benefits of BlueJeans, Virtual Meetings FAQ, Bluejeans vs. Zoom. | Zoom MeetingsMacOS Zoom MeetingsZoom 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 & SetupYou’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.
Browser AccessTo log into Penn’s Zoom with a web browser:
Have Questions?See our BlueJeans vs. Zoom Meetings and Zoom FAQ. Windows Zoom MeetingsZoom 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 & SetupYou’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.
Browser AccessTo log into Penn’s Zoom with a web browser:
Have Questions?See our BlueJeans vs. Zoom Meetings and Zoom FAQ. iOS Zoom MeetingsZoom 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
Have Questions?See our BlueJeans vs. Zoom Meetings and Zoom FAQ. Android & Chromebook Zoom MeetingsZoom 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
Have Questions?See our BlueJeans vs. Zoom Meetings and Zoom FAQ. |
Collaboration Software
Microsoft OfficeMacOS Downloading & Installing O365
Have Questions?See our Office 365 University article. Windows Downloading & Installing O365
Have Questions?See our Office 365 University article. iOS Downloading & Installing O365
Have Questions?See our Office 365 University article. Android & Chromebook Downloading & Installing O365
Have Questions?See our Office 365 University article. | G SuiteMacOS G Suite ServicesYour Wharton/Google@Wharton account grants you access to a variety of services by Google including:
Access all of the above services at InsertServiceHere.google.com using your Wharton credentials. More InformationSee our Wharton Gmail Overview article. Windows G Suite ServicesYour Wharton/Google@Wharton account grants you access to a variety of services by Google including:
Access all of the above services at InsertServiceHere.google.com using your Wharton credentials. More InformationSee our Wharton Gmail Overview article. iOS Downloading & Installing G Suite Software
Have Questions?See our Wharton Gmail Overview article. Android & Chromebook Downloading & Installing G Suite Software
Have Questions?See our Wharton Gmail Overview article. |
Email & Calendaring
Wharton GmailMacOS Accessing Your InboxFor 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)Alumni Forwarding AddressAs 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. Windows Accessing Your InboxFor 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)Alumni Forwarding AddressAs 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. iOS Accessing Your Inbox - Gmail App (Recommended)
Accessing Your Inbox - Default Mail App
Android & Chromebook Accessing Your Inbox - Gmail App (Recommended)
Accessing Your Inbox - Default Mail App
| MyWharton Calendar FeedsMacOS Finding & Picking a Feed
Subscribing to a Feed via Google Calendar
More InformationSee Subscribing to or Importing Calendar Feeds via MyWharton (Students). Windows Finding & Picking a Feed
Subscribing to a Feed via Google Calendar
More InformationSee Subscribing to or Importing Calendar Feeds via MyWharton (Students). iOS Accessing Calendars - Google Calendar AppThe below steps assume that you followed either the Windows or MacOS instructions to add a Calendar Feed to calendar.google.com.
Accessing Calendars - Default Calendar App
More InformationSee Subscribing to or Importing Calendar Feeds via MyWharton (Students). Android & Chromebook Accessing Calendars - Google Calendar AppThe below steps assume that you followed either the Windows or MacOS instructions to add a Calendar Feed to calendar.google.com.
Accessing Calendars - Default Calendar App
More InformationSee Subscribing to or Importing Calendar Feeds via MyWharton (Students). |
Additional Mobile Software
MyWharton Mobile AppiOS FunctionalityThe MyWharton mobile app allows you to access MyWharton's full interface from any mobile device! Installation
Android & Chromebook FunctionalityThe MyWharton mobile app allows you to access MyWharton's full interface from any mobile device! Installation
| MyPenniOS FunctionalityMyPenn serves as a one-stop portal for Penn and Wharton students and alumni to connect, create a customized experience, and access university resources. Installation
More InformationSee our MyPenn article. Android & Chromebook FunctionalityMyPenn serves as a one-stop portal for Penn and Wharton students and alumni to connect, create a customized experience, and access university resources. Installation
More InformationSee our MyPenn article. | Canvas StudentiOS Installation & Configuration
More InformationSee Canvas and Study.Net apps (for students). Android & Chromebook Installation & Configuration
More InformationSee Canvas and Study.Net apps (for students). |
Wharton Computing Student Resources
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