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Citrix allows Selkirk College students, faculty, and staff to access a virtual Windows computer or specialized application on their own personal computers securely from anywhere (on and off-campus) and from any platform (Mac OS, Windows, Chrome OS, Linux, etc.) using the Citrix Receiver and Workspace applications.
Note: Citrix server is based on Windows, meaning that non-Windows users may need to use Windows keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+C instead of Cmd+C) while using the applications.
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Citrix resources should not be used to circumvent regional restrictions (e.g. accessing content from countries with restricted access to local content. Please contact the content source for exemptions.)
Registering for
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Citrix Access
Student
In order to access Citrix Workspace with the Citrix Receiver you will need to:
Access to Citrix virtual machines (VMs) is based on your program registration. All registered students will have access to the General Purpose and General Purpose + RRS VMs. Other specialty programs have their own VMs assigned on their program registration. If you do not see any available VM groups, please submit a heldesk request at https://go.selkirk.ca/
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff have the same access as above.
Accessing Citrix resources
Open your preferred web browser (Microsoft Edge recommended)
Browse to https://Citrix.selkirk.ca
Log in with your network username and password (e.g. firstnamelastname for students)
Once your login in successful, your Citrix Workspace will launch in your preferred web browser. Select Open Citrix Receiver Launcher if prompted.
5. If Citrix Workspace application is not installed, you will be prompted to download the Citrix Workspace application. Once downloaded, install the Citrix Workspace application CitrixWorkspaceApp.exe and return to Step 2.
Installing Citrix Workspace App
Citrix Workspace app is the easy-to-install client software that provides seamless, secure access to everything you need to get work done. With the Citrix Workspace app you easily and securely get instant access to all applications, desktops and data from any device, including smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs....
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Faculty and Staff
Citrix access is limited and assigned on as-needed basis. Access is only required if your program requires access to specialized applications that are not user install-able their own personal computer.
To register your program and enrolled students for access to Citrix resources, please complete the Citrix Access request form located here.
Note: You will need to re-register every academic year for access to resources.
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Citrix Workspace
Home Tab
The Citrix Home tab will display
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your favorite Apps or Desktops.
App Tab
The Citrix Apps tab features access to specialized virtual
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applications without launching a full Windows desktop.
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Launching Citrix Virtual Applications
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- Go to https://Citrix.selkirk.ca and log in with your network username and password.
- Navigate to the Apps tab in Citrix Workspace.
- To open a virtual application, click on the application icon.
Desktop Tab
The Desktop tab features access to specialized applications via a full virtual Windows desktop environment.
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Launching Citrix Remote Lab
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- Go to https://Citrix.selkirk.ca and log in with your network username and password.
- Navigate to the Desktops tab in Citrix Workspace.
- To open a remote lab computer, click on the lab icon
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Accessing Network Files and Drive Mappings
Only Citrix Remote Lab allows access to files located on campus network drives. Users may elect to store permissible files on their personal Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage instead for easy access within the Citrix environment.
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Software for specific programs can be accessed by a variety of means including:
- Self-download - Some software may be available to download for free or after registration with a student account. Please consult your program instructor for availability.
- General Purpose labs - Specialized software access is available on campus in general purpose labs*.
Note: Physically distanced general purpose labs are available at following locations (limited seating available): Castlegar campus BON-21, Silverking campus SK-118 & SK-119, Nelson 10th street campus P-200
- Citrix remote lab - Remote access to general purpose and SEG specialized applications is provided by virtual connection to a physical computer on-campus with a full desktop virtual environment.
- Citrix virtual application - Remote access to general purpose and SEG specialized applications is provided by connection to virtual applications in Citrix.
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Issues and troubleshooting
Any issues encountered while accessing or using Citrix resources please consult the Citrix Frequently Asked Questions first.
If the issue persists please contact our IT service centre here.
