Remote Lab is a collection of virtualized computing environments managed by the Office of Information Technology. This service provides access to instructional software and high performance computing environments to those using a Mac or a PC through Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. Remote Lab is accessible off-campus and without a VPN.
To access the Remote Lab desktop, sign-in here with your UCM NetID. Remote Lab is open to active students, faculty, and staff.
Windows Modeling and Windows Desktops have combined into this one service and will be available 24/7 during the school year.
Remote Lab Software List
The following table shows software that is available on Remote Lab. For a list of all current software in physical labs and remote lab, click here. For more information on installing software onto your personal device, see our software download list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a limit for the total number of users accessing Remote Lab at the same time?
Remote Lab supports up to 50 concurrent users.
How can I save my work?
Files will not be saved onto the Remote Lab computer once the session ends. UC Merced provides Box and OneDrive cloud storage for all students and faculty. It is recommended to upload your work to either of those services before closing your connection.
How long can I leave my Remote Lab session idle? What happens if I close the tab?
After 10 minutes of inactivity, you will be automatically disconnected. Your session will stay on for 10 minutes after closing your browser tab, but after that your session will end and your data is unrecoverable.
How do I access Classfiles from my personal computer?
Visit How To Access Classfiles in ServiceHub.
How long can I use Remote Lab?
One session is limited to 4 hours, but inactive/idle sessions will be automatically disconnected after 10 minutes
Report a Problem
We are here to help! The Office of Information Technology offers tech support services for students, faculty and staff. If you are experiencing technical issues with Remote Lab, please provide us with your email, building room number (if applicable), and a brief description of the problem on this ServiceHub page.
