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 "AirPennNet-Guest"
3. Select "Connect with my PennKey"
4. Click Join Now
5. 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 "AirPennNet-Guest"
3. Select "Connect with my PennKey"
4. Click Join Now
5. Run the program that downloads and enter your PennKey credentials when prompted

Have Questions?

See our Wireless Network Overview article.

JoinNow Wizard

1. Select the network titled "AirPennNet-Guest"
2. Select "Connect with my PennKey"
3. Click Join Now
4. Follow the prompts to download the profile
5. Open the Settings app and Tap Profile Downloaded on the left
6. Follow the prompts to install the profile
7. Once you click done, your device will automatically connect to AirPennNet

Have Questions?

See our Wireless Network Overview article.

JoinNow Wizard

1. Select the network titled "AirPennNet-Guest"
2. Select "Connect with my PennKey"
3. Click Join Now
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.

PaperCut Portal

1. Open any web browser, and navigate to whr.tn/print.
2. Log in with your PennKey credentials.
3. Select "Web Print" from the menu
4. Click the "Submit a job" button
5. , Click "Upload documents" and select your document(s). Once the document finishes processing, it will be ready to print.
6. Walk up to any Wharton printer and tap your PennCard on the card reader, then select your document.

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. Log in 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. Log in 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 Macs with Apple Silicon (eg. M1/M2/M3, etc.) 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 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.

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

Your M365 account (also referred to as your PennO365 account) is automatically created when you create your PennKey.

1. Navigate to portal.office.com
2. Log in with your PennKey credentials
   • i.e. pennkey@upenn.edu
3. Click Install Apps in the top-right
4. Run the installer that downloads and follow the prompts
5. After it has installed, open any M365 Application
   • i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
6. Sign in with your PennKey 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. Log in with your PennKey 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 PennKey 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, log in with your PennKey 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, log in with your PennKey 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 PennKey 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 PennKey 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, log in with your PennKey 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, log in with your PennKey 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

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)

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. Log in with your PennKey credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: PennKey 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 PennKey credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: PennKey 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. Log in with your PennKey credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: PennKey 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 PennKey credentials
   • Username/Email: pennkey@wharton.upenn.edu
   • Password: PennKey password
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

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.