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.
In order to access Citrix Workspace with the Citrix Receiver you will need to:
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.
The Citrix Home tab will display your favourite Apps or Desktops.
The Citrix Apps tab features access to specialized virtual application without launching a full Windows desktop.
The Desktop tab features access to specialized applications via a full virtual Windows desktop environment.
Note: Only Citrix Remote Lab and Virtual Desktop allow 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.
Software for specific programs can be accessed by a variety of means including:
Note: Physically distanced computer 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
Instructors requesting access to Citrix Virtual Applications or Desktop should select one of the above Citrix configuration packages and complete the form located here.
Note: Only Citrix Remote Lab and Virtual Desktop allow 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.
Citrix configuration packages | ||||||||
Software description | On campus computer labs | SEG computer lab | Citrix Remote lab - General Purpose | Citrix Virtual Application | SEG Citrix Virtual Desktop | Hospitality Citrix Virtual Desktop | Pharmacy Tech Citrix Virtual Desktop | Self-download |
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ESRI ArcGIS Desktop | X | X | X | X | ||||
ESRI ArcPro | X | X | X | X | ||||
GPS Pathfinder Office | X | X | X | X | ||||
Microsoft Project 2016 | X | |||||||
Microsoft Visio 2016 | X | |||||||
Microsoft Project 2019 | X (all) | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
Microsoft Visio 2019 | X (all) | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
TerraSync Studio | X (all) | X | X | X | X | |||
Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) | X | |||||||
Microsoft Office 2019 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) | X (all) | X | X | X | X | X | X - Click below | |
QGIS | X | X | X | X- Click below | ||||
Adobe Creative Cloud | **Contact Program Instructor | |||||||
Autodesk Fusion 360 | X (TR-106 only) | X - Click below Download (1-year free license) | ||||||
Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 | X (all) | X | X | X | X - Click below Download (1-year free license) | |||
Softree Roadeng 9 | X | X | X | X | ||||
ADVENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. Compmate | X | X | X | X | ||||
Trimble Sketchup Pro | X (SK-119, FWW only) | X | ||||||
Opera PMS | X (P-200 only) | X | ||||||
MeetingMatrix | X (P-200 only) | X | ||||||
Kroll | X |
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.