Academic Remote Desktop Services

Richland's Academic Remote Desktop Service provides students with access to a various software programs used by college courses. If you need to access the latest version of Microsoft Office, or a specific program required for your class, you're in the right place.

What do I need to connect?

You will need a Remote Desktop client:

• Windows users will have a program called Remote Desktop Connection under their Start...All Programs...Accessories group (or All Programs...Accessories for Windows 8).
• OS X users can download the free Remote Desktop Client for Mac from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id715768417 Links to an external site..
• Linux users may have an RDP client available with their particular distro; any client that is capable of connecting to an RD server farm will work fine. Remmina Links to an external site. appears to be a viable option for most modern distros as well.
• Android users should be able to use the 2X Client Links to an external site..
• Apple iOS users can connect with MochaSoft Remote Desktop Lite Links to an external site..

How do I connect from a Windows PC?

1. Open the Remote Desktop Connection
2. If the General, Display, etc. tabs are not visible, click on the Show Options button
3. In the Computer field, enter rds.richland.edu
4. In the User name field, enter your Richland NetID username (prefixed with RCC\)

1. Click Connect
2. When prompted, enter your Richland password.
3. Agree to any warning boxes that may appear.