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This article references the Student Virtual Desktop currently available in the CAL computer resource rooms across campus and online via https://student.desktop.otago.ac.nz

The virtual desktop is being discontinued and will be replaced with a new setup by the end of December 2024. The information in this article remains current until December 2024. For further information about the new environment:

Student Desktop (VDI) Replacement — Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Otago provides a range of licensed software for student and staff use.

How do I request software

To order software as a student:

  1. Open the Student Software request form.
  2. Fill in the relevant details.
  3. Submit the form.

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Virtual Student Desktop software may also be requested:

  1. Open the Virtual Desktop (VDI) - Software Request form.
  2. Fill in the relevant details.
  3. Submit the form.

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To order software as a staff member:

  1. Complete the Software Order Online form.
  2. Fill in the relevant details.
  3. Submit the form.

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Staff working from home with applicable software may also need to complete the Staff Users Work at Home Request Form (PDF 119KB):

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