The Division of Information Technology Computing Labs has traditionally offered students the use of computer hardware and software they might not otherwise have access to.  Students now have access to personal computers at home, in their dorm rooms, or traveling with them from class to class. 

Unfortunately, the software needed to complete their course work is expensive for many of our students, especially when a particular package is only needed for a class or two.  This forces a students to  visit our on-campus student labs to utilize a particular piece of software.  

 To alleviate this situation, The Division of Information Technology has implemented a pilot project: Virtual Computer labs thru funding provided by the student IT access fees.  As this is a pilot program, 100 licenses were purchased to allow for students to connect simultaneously to our virtual labs with the software found in the current labs.  Note: some software that is graphic intensive may not function as desired. 

 With nothing more than a broadband internet connection and a web browser, students can access virtual machines loaded with the software they need to be successful…from anywhere in the world!   To try the Virtual Labs go to https://vlab.utpa.edu/.

We strongly encourage our students to use our pilot virtual labs and to provide feedback.  Please send emails with questions, issues, feedback, and software recommendations to vlabs@utpa.edu.