Alert: Please note that data saved to a Virtual Lab computer will be lost once you log out. If you need to save your files or data, please save and upload them to a cloud service like your OU OneDrive.
Virtual labs are similar to a physical computer lab in that multiple students can utilize technology resources in a centralized location. A virtual lab, however, exists in a virtual environment. You simply connect your computer to the virtual lab, and access access computer lab resources. In this type of environment, an application runs entirely on the OU IT server. In many ways, using a virtual lab is similar to using a web-based application.
OU IT partners with colleges and departments to offer these services to students, faculty, and staff within the college. Currently, we host virtual labs for two colleges.