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Citrix allows Selkirk College students, faculty, and staff to
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access a virtual Windows computer or specialized
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application on their own personal computers securely from anywhere (on and off-campus) and from any platform (Mac OS, Windows, Chrome OS, Linux, etc.)
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Please contact your program instructor if Citrix Workspace access is required.
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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 Citrix Access
Student
In order to access Citrix Workspace
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please contact the program instructor
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with your request.
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 on their own personal computer.
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Button Hyperlink title Request Citrix Access type primary url https://forms.selkirk.ca/view.php?id=199856
Note:
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You will need to re-register every academic year for access to resources.
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Installing and launching Citrix Workspace
- Install the Citrix Workspace application.
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Navigating Citrix Workspace
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- Launch the Citrix Workspace application.
- If this window appears, DO NOT ENTER YOUR EMAIL, just check the box "Do not show this window automatically at logon" then click "Close".
Navigating Citrix Workspace
Home Tab
The Citrix Home tab will display 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
- Launch Citrix Workspace application 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
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Remote Lab
- Launch Citrix Workspace application 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.
Accessing Network Files and Drive Mappings
Both Citrix Apps and Remote Lab allow access to files located on campus network drives and local computer files.
Software / Application Access
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. For a list of general-purpose lab access locations please see XYZ
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.
