Remote Applications

MET IT offers remote applications to provide students with remote access to course-specific software. They’re similar to the Virtual Labs, but the Remote Apps only load one application, instead of the complete desktop.

To gain access to Remote Apps, the instructor needs to send a request for all students in class in one of the following methods:

1. Email metit@bu.edu
2. Complete the Virtual Laboratory Request Form

NOTE: If your instructor has not requested access to the Remote Apps for the class, it will not be available to you.

Attention new students and first time users

To connect to Remote Apps for the first time you need to synchronize your BU account to Active Directory. Please go to www.bu.edu/kpw and follow the steps.

How To Access MET Remote Applications

1. Install Citrix Workspace App:
• Windows Installer
• Mac Installer
2. Open the App and select ‘Add Account’.
3. Enter metvlab.cloud.com.
4. Set up two-factor authentication (2FA).
• This is separate from the 2FA used for other BU resources.
5. Login with BU credentials (include @bu.edu) and 2FA token.
6. Go to Apps and select the icon for your application

How To Save Files Using Remote Apps

Follow these instructions to save your files from the Remote Apps to your personal computer.

NOTE: You can print files created in the Remote Apps to any printer connected to your physical computer.

Should you encounter any issues, please contact us for assistance.