Virtual Lab (Azure Virtual Desktop)

MacOS
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
- Download and install the Windows App from the Mac App Store.
- Open the Windows App
- Select the Devices tab
- Select the plus (+) icon, then select Add Work or School Account
- Sign in with your Penn O365 account
- Search for WHA PROD and click Connect
- Enter your O365 password to complete the connection
Have Questions?
See our Virtual Lab for Laptops article.
Windows
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
- Download and install the Windows App from the Microsoft Store
- Open the Windows App
- Sign in with your Penn O365 credentials
- Select the Devices tab
- Search for WHA PROD and click Connect
- Enter your O365 password to complete the connection
Have Questions?
See our Virtual Lab for Laptops article.
iOS
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
- Installation instructions can be found on Microsoft's web-site; select the tab matching your OS.
- Open the Windows App
- Sign in with your Penn O365 credentials
- Select the Devices tab
- Search for WHA PROD and click Connect
- Enter your O365 password to complete the connection
Have Questions?
See our Virtual Lab for Mobile Devices.
Android & Chromebook
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
- Installation instructions can be found on Microsoft's web-site; select the tab matching your OS.
- Open the Windows App
- Sign in with your Penn O365 credentials
- Select the Devices tab
- Search for WHA PROD and click Connect
- Enter your O365 password to complete the connection
Have Questions?
See our Virtual Lab for Mobile Devices.
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Solstice Screensharing in the GSRs

MacOS
Windows
iOS
Wireless Casting in the GSRs
Solstice allows your device to cast to the GSR screen using WiFi.
Installation & Setup
- Search Solstice Client in the iOS App Store
- Tap to install
- When prompted for a name, enter your preferred name
- Tap Continue
- Tap the gear in the top-right corner
- For Solstice Directory Service Address type in solstice.wharton.upenn.edu
Have Questions?
See Casting your screen to the GSRs via Solstice.
Android & Chromebook
Wireless Casting in the GSRs
Solstice allows your device to cast to the GSR screen using WiFi.
Installation & Setup
- Search Solstice Client in the Google Play Store
- Tap to install
- When prompted for a name, enter your preferred name
- Tap Continue
- Tap the gear in the top-right corner
- For Solstice Directory Service Address type in solstice.wharton.upenn.edu
Have Questions?
See Casting your screen to the GSRs via Solstice.
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Zoom Meetings

MacOS
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.
- If you have the Zoom app installed Zoom meeting links will automatically launch it. You can also manually launch the app. Individuals using Macs with Apple Silicon (eg. M1/M2/M3, etc.) click here to download Zoom.
- Click Sign In with SSO.
- 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.
- Click Continue.
- Enter your PennKey username and password and click Log In.
- And you’re logged into the Zoom app with your Penn Zoom account.
Browser AccessTo log into Penn’s Zoom with a web browser:
- Go to https://upenn.zoom.us.
- Click Sign in.
- Enter your PennKey username and password.
Have Questions?
See our Zoom FAQ.
Windows
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.
- Launch the app and click Sign In.
- Click Sign in with SSO.
- Enter UPenn as the domain and click Continue.
- Log in with your PennKey username and password.
- Click Open to switch back to the Zoom app.
- You’re now logged into your Penn Zoom account on the Windows Zoom app.
Browser AccessTo log into Penn’s Zoom with a web browser:
- Go to https://upenn.zoom.us.
- Click Sign in.
- Enter your PennKey username and password.
Have Questions?
See our Zoom FAQ.
iOS
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
- Download and launch the Zoom iOS app (available here).
- Tap Sign In.
- Tap the SSO button at the bottom of the screen.
- Enter UPenn as the company domain and tap Go on the keyboard.
- Enter your PennKey username and password and tap Log in.
- A dialogue will ask you if you want to open the page in Zoom. You do, so tap Open.
- Now you’re logged in.
- If you want to see your scheduled meetings tap Meetings at the bottom of the screen.
Have Questions?
See our Zoom FAQ.
Android & Chromebook
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
- Download and launch the Zoom Android app (available here).
- Tap Sign In.
- Tap the Sign in with SSO button part way down the screen.
- Enter Upenn as the company domain and tap Continue on the keyboard.
- Enter your PennKey username and password and tap Log in.
- You'll need to approve the two-step verification.
- Now you’re logged in and should be at the Meet and Chat page. This is where you can create, schedule, and join meetings.
- If you want to see your scheduled meetings tap Meetings at the bottom of the screen.
Have Questions?
See our Zoom FAQ.
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