Some classes require software only available in computer labs. These may be accessed remotely if permitted by software licensing agreements and approved by the appropriate academic department.

Multi-Factor Requirement

All students that access a computer lab desktop remotely must Sign up for Multi-factor Authentication

Step-by-step guide

Web Access (No Installation Needed)

Go To https://mydesktop.pccc.edu/
Check " Check here to skip this screen and always use HTML Access" then Click VMware Horizon HTML Access
Log In with Username and Password
Select the Desktop you would like to work in (Not All desktops shown may be available to you)

Windows Instructions

Download and install the VMware Horizon Client on your personal computer (the install file is usually located in the download folder)
Reboot your computer
Open the Horizon Client, click the “New Server” button, and enter: mydesktop.pccc.edu then click "Connect"
You will be taken to the PCCC Login Page
You will be asked to perform a multifactor authentication
Double-click the icon to launch your VDI desktop

Mac Instructions

Download the Horizon Client for Mac
Double click on the VMware Horizon Client.dmg file to begin the install
Click “Agree” in the user license agreement window that appears.
When the VMWare Horizon Client window appears, drag the “VMWare Horizon Client icon to the Applications folder.
The first time you launch the VMWare Horizon Client, you may see a security popup asking if you want to open the file. Click the “Open” button.
When you open up VMware Horizon Client click “New Server” or “+”
Type in mydesktop.pccc.edu and click “Connect”.
You will be taken to the PCCC Login Page
You will be asked to perform a multifactor authentication
Double-click the icon to launch your VDI desktop