With UC Riverside’s virtual computer lab (VLab) service, access to specialty software is easy and convenient. The campus VLab service, itopia, is designed to support the instructional needs of our students and faculty, both on and off campus.  

UCR’s virtual computer lab is made possible by the Student Technology Fee (STF). It 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:

1. Click “Sign in with Google”
2. Enter your UCR NetID email address (e.g., scottyb@ucr.edu) to be directed to the CAS login page
3. In the CAS login page, enter your UCR NetID (e.g., scottyb) and password
4. Verify your identity using multi-factor authentication (MFA) 
5. In the itopia Privacy Policy page, click “Continue” to enter the CloudApps Classroom portal

The portal hosts specialized instructional and classroom software that can be easily accessed and run from an internet browser at any time and anywhere. Users can choose a document from their cloud storage, computer hard drive, or storage device and upload it into the virtual environment, work on their document using the desired software application, and then download a copy of their new or revised document to their original storage.

The following applications are accessible to Highlanders through the VLab service:

If the specialty software you need is not included in the list above, 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 - General guide
• Itopia - Faculty Guide - This guide provides instructions on logging in, using apps, accessing files, and requesting the setup of a personalized virtual lab
• Itopia Training for Faculty - Enroll in UCR Class Creation and Management
• Virtual Lab Request Form - Use this form to request specialty software not found in the VLab service catalog and to request advanced VLab features, including Virtual Classroom

Get IT Support

For questions, concerns, or feedback related to the UCR virtual computer lab service, please email sts@ucr.edu.