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About Virtual Desktop
The UCLA Library Campus Library Instructional Computing Commons (CLICC)(opens in a new tab) provides two types of virtual desktops, allowing Bruins to access UCLA resources using a virtual Windows OS desktop and work in dozens of licensed software suites. Bruins can use these virtual desktops on any computer or tablet on campus or anywhere. It is free to any UCLA student, staff or faculty member with a valid UCLA Logon ID.
The CLICC Virtual Desktops serve most instruction, research and study needs. It offers a full Windows desktop and an abundance of commonly used instructional software. To request software be added to the list, contact us via the CLICC Services Portal(opens in a new tab).
| Software+ Virtual Desktop (powered by Citrix) | Performance+ Virtual Desktop (powered by Apporto) |
| Available on-demand via UCLA Single Sign-on (SSO) credentials + campus VPN | Available on-demand via UCLA Single Sign-on (SSO) credentials + MFA Authentication + campus VPN |
| Complete suite of CLICC Software | Complete suite of CLICC Software + additional specific graphics-intensive software |
| Large pool of available desktops | Limited pool of available desktops |
| Accessible via Citrix Workspace Application or web browser | Accessible via web browser only |
| Ideal for Typical desktop use, access to UCLA online resources, studying and research | Ideal for Specific graphics-intensive software applications |
Request a Virtual Classroom
Virtual classrooms provide students and instructors in a course with either type of virtual desktop. Instructors may request virtual classrooms for one-time or recurring events. To start the process, please open a Virtual Classroom Request(opens in a new tab) in the CLICC Resources & Services portal.
Contact CLICC
Contact us via the CLICC Services Portal(opens in a new tab) to submit an inquiry, report issues or request that software be added.
If the virtual desktop is not sufficient for your coursework or instruction, you may request a CLICC Windows HP Laptop(opens in a new tab) for up to one quarter at a time. See the form for information and supporting documentation required for review and approval.
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