Request Azure Virtual Desktop Access
Select one of the links below to submit a request for access to AVD. You will receive a confirmation email when access to AVD has been granted.
Trouble accessing the request form?
Log into portal.office.com with your UMass Amherst account and try the link again.
Save and Access Files
Save any of your work to your UMass OneDrive account. OneDrive account on AVD UMass Classroom remote desktop is listed as OneDrive – University of Massachusetts.
While using AVD, you are automatically logged in to UMass OneDrive and files saved in AVD Desktop, Documents, Pictures folders are automatically saved to your UMass OneDrive account. Please allow up to five minutes for your UMass OneDrive account to sync with AVD.
Benefits
- Integrated access to UMass OneDrive cloud storage (part of Microsoft Office365 Education).
- Ability to connect from a standard web browser using a web client or remote desktop app client using Windows, MacOS, iOS, or Android device.
- WVD uses less bandwidth and computer resources for users experiencing performance issues with their device.
- Access to specialized software required for schoolwork.