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.
After Creating your PennKey, it is strongly recommended to enroll in Self-Service Password Recovery (SSPR). If you do not enroll, it will be very difficult to reset your password if you ever forget it.
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The Essentials
AirPennNet (WiFi)Note: You can only set up your APN connection when on campus. 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 Sophos Antivirus (for Mac) to actively protect against attackers and viruses. More InformationSee our Antivirus Software: How To Protect Yourself From Viruses article. Windows Windows 10 & 11Wharton Computing recommends ensuring Windows Defender is enabled.
More InformationSee our Antivirus Software: How To Protect Yourself From Viruses article. | PrintingPrinting at Wharton is easy! For instructions on the various ways to print, please see the instructions below. MyPrintCenter Tip: MyPrintCenter is available in all browsers, including on iOS and Android devices! Laptop Printing - MacOS 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.
Laptop Printing - Windows 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.
| System StatusSubscribe to the System Status page for up-to-date notifications about student services. Get Status Updates Subscribing to Updates
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. |
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. | 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 ourZoom 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 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 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 Zoom FAQ. |
Productivity Suites
Microsoft 365MacOS Downloading & Installing M365
Have Questions?See our Microsoft 365 University article. Windows Downloading & Installing M365
Have Questions?See our M365 University article. iOS Downloading & Installing M365
Have Questions?See our M365 University article. Android & Chromebook Downloading & Installing M365
Have Questions?See our M365 University article. | Google WorkspaceMacOS Google Workspace ServicesYour Wharton/Google@Wharton account grants you access to a variety of services by Google including:
and more! Access all of the above services using your Wharton credentials. More InformationSee our Wharton Gmail Overview article. Windows Google Workspace ServicesYour Wharton/Google@Wharton account grants you access to a variety of services by Google including:
and more! Access all of the above services using your Wharton credentials. More InformationSee our Wharton Gmail Overview article. iOS Downloading & Installing Google Workspace Software
Have Questions?See our Wharton Gmail Overview article. Android & Chromebook Downloading & Installing Google Workspace Software
Have Questions?See our Wharton Gmail Overview article. |
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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 FeedsNote: UGR and MBA students won't have access to MyWharton until midsummer before matriculation. MacOS 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). | CampusGroupsiOS CampusGroups Mobile AppCampusGroups 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
Android & Chromebook CampusGroups Mobile AppCampusGroups 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
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Wharton Computing Student Resources
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Tech Support
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