UCR’s virtual computer lab (VLab) service, itopia, is designed to support the instructional needs of our students and faculty, both on and off campus. The VLab service is made possible by the Student Technology Fee (STF) and enables Highlanders to complete their coursework without needing to obtain a software license or use a specific computer operating system.
How to Access the Virtual Computer Lab
To access UCR’s virtual computer lab, visit the CloudApps Classroom portal and follow these login instructions:
- Click “Sign in with Google”
- Enter your UCR NetID email address (e.g., scottyb@ucr.edu) to be directed to the CAS login page
- In the CAS login page, enter your UCR NetID (e.g., scottyb) and password
- Verify your identity using multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- In the itopia Privacy Policy page, click “Continue” to enter the CloudApps Classroom portal
Some of the applications* accessible to Highlanders through the VLab service are:
- ArcGIS Desktop
- ArcGIS Pro
- Microsoft Office
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- JMP Pro
- MATLAB R2021b
- Netlogo
- Neuroism
- R for Windows
- RStudio
- SAS
- StataSE
- Visio
- Wolfram Mathematica
*Read the ITS Blog for the complete list of applications
If the specialty software you need is not in the VLab, you may fill out the Virtual Lab Request Form to request access to your desired software application. If the university has licensing for it, please allow two weeks of lead time for installation.
Self-Help Resources
Visit the resources below for guidance on navigating and utilizing itopia, UCR’s VLab service, for your instructional needs.
- Virtual Computer Lab: Itopia Login and App Use
- Itopia - Faculty Guide
- Itopia Training for Faculty
- Virtual Lab Request Form
Get IT Support
For questions, concerns, or feedback related to the UCR virtual computer lab service, please email sts@ucr.edu. To learn more about the UCR VLab service, visit the ITS Blog.