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How to use Remote Desktop

Remote desktop allows you to use software installed on college owned machines and access library database resources as well as your personal network drives just like you were sitting on campus.
  1. Use the following instructions, based on your operating system:
    • Windows Vista and XP users click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection
    • Windows 2000, ME, or 98 users click here to connect or if you would like to download the Remote Desktop Connection software you can do so here here.
    • Mac users click here to download the Remote Desktop Connection software for Mac OS.
  2. In the 'Computer' field, if you are a student or a faculty member type in 'terrier8.thomas.edu' or 'terrier18.thomas.edu' (without quotes). If you are a staff member type in 'terrier12.thomas.edu' (without quotes).
  3. Click on the connect button and log-in.
  4. When you want to quit click Start > Log Off