Remote Login to Campus Computer

GCC provides currently enrolled students access to use the applications installed on some campus machines from offsite by using GauchoConnect.

GauchoConnect is Glendale Community College’s remote computing solution, providing students and employees with easy access to campus workstations right from their personal devices. This service allows you to connect to a lab environment from any web browser making it simple to work from wherever you are.

Connecting to GauchoConnect

This initiative conveniently eliminates the need to download and configure a complicated VPN client. Once connected, you will have access to installed software, network drives, and campus resources just as if you were sitting at a computer on campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

GauchoConnect is available to all currently enrolled Glendale Community College students as well as active GCC employees.

No. GauchoConnect runs entirely inside your web browser. You do not need to download, install, or configure a VPN client to securely access campus workstations.

Yes! Your H and S drives will automatically appear on the remote computer just like they do when you are sitting in a campus lab. Note on file transfers: You cannot drag and drop files directly between your personal device and the remote campus computer. To move files back and forth, please use a cloud storage service such as Google Drive or OneDrive as a bridge.

Yes. To ensure all students have access to these workstations, sessions will automatically disconnect after 30 minutes of inactivity. If you are accidentally disconnected, you can resume your work if you reconnect quickly. Tip: Make a note of the specific computer name/number you selected when you first logged in so you can select the exact same station to resume your session.

GauchoConnect links you to a real, physical computer located in an on-campus lab, so it is possible an on-campus student might walk up and try to log into that same machine. If this happens, a prompt will pop up on your screen. If you are still working, make sure to click the option to deny the request or indicate you want to stay logged in. If you ignore the prompt or are away from your screen, the system will assume you are finished, log you out, and give the local student access.