Remote File Access (RFA) and Remote Desktop (RD) for Faculty and Staff

RFA allows you to access your personal and departmental files (H and S drives) from off campus. Remote desktop access allows you to access and control your work computer using another computer with a connection to the Internet. Your icons, programs, and printers are all available.

In order to use RFA and/or Remote Desktop access:

For remote desktop you will want to contact UWT IT via E-mail at tachelp@u.washington.edu to discuss your intended usage and needs.

1. Requirements
2. Application form

Requirements:

1. Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Mac OS 10.2 or higher

2. Broadband/high speed internet connectivity. (Examples are cable or DSL)

RFA/RD Faculty/Staff Request Form

Application form signed by the requestor and department director. Mail to:
Computer Services, Box 358450, ATTN: Natalia Artimenia

Questions: Please submit a Computer Services Help request

Please note: All computers connected to the University of Washington Tacoma's network must be virus free. The University of Washington Internet Connectivity Kit (UWICK) provides anti-virus software for faculty, staff, and student use.