Get Connected
Account Access
Your WPI username and password allow access to work remotely.
Accounts and AccessMFA is required to access some WPI resources. Ensure your verification methods are configured!
MFAeduroamEmail and Office 365
Email and Office 365 applications are available online for simultaneous collaboration or to work on shared files.
Office 365VPN
The VPN redirects network traffic through WPI's encrypted network.
VPNVPN Required ResourcesRemote Connections
A remote desktop connection to your powered-on computer at WPI allows access to applications used by that WPI computer. VPN is required.
Remote from Windows to a Windows MachineRemote from OSX to a Windows MachineRemote from OSX to an OSX MachineInternet at Home
Faculty with limited or no access to internet at home can check out options provided by some vendors across the country.
Options for Remote Learning without Internet AccessCollaborate
Connect Voicemail to Email
Information Technology can be contacted to setup forwarding copies of voicemail messages from a WPI phone extension to email. If you would like to set your voicemail to forward to your email, please provide ITS with:
Your WPI email address
Your extension number
Voicemail to EmailMicrosoft Teams
Teams for Education provides instant messaging, audio and video conferencing, discussion, file storage and collaboration.
Get Started with Microsoft TeamsConferencing
Teleconferencing, videoconferencing, and webconferencing are available to conduct online class events and meetings.
Use Zoom for ConferencingOnline Course Creation
Information about course creation and support is provided by the Academic Technology Center. Their blog also offers tips and updates.
Project Based Learning
Project based learning is now online. Please see the resources provided by the Center for Project Based Learning to get started.
Networked Shared File Storage
Departmental and research network file shares are accessible using the VPN.
Network StorageResources
Personal Cloud Storage - OneDrive
OneDrive files are available via a web browser and can be shared. For simplified remote access, IT recommends moving files from local folders and personal network file shares to OneDrive.
Cloud StorageMove My_Documents to OneDriveApplications
WPI's own App Marketplace links to many WPI resources, including the Office 365 Online Application suite, Workday, Canvas, and more!
App MarketplaceHow to Use the App MarketplaceSoftware Installation
To remotely install software on an IT provisioned device, VPN enables installation via Windows Software Center.
Software CenterTerminal Server
The terminal server offers access to many academic and research software applications without the need to install them.
Terminal ServicesTerminal ServersLibrary Resources
The Gordon Library provides information about using resources remotely.
Library Research Off-Campus