Respondus is the new test proctoring software being used by SBCC faculty.
If you have a chromebook (either your own, or one you borrowed from the Library), use the following link to add the Respondus extension to your Chrome web browser:
For all other devices, use the following link to download the Respondus software:
Additional Information:
You can download a Respondus app on your iPad; however, your instructor will need to indicate on their Respondus account that iPads are allowed.
Please be aware, you can not use Respondus on other tablets, or on phones.
Being these are Chromebooks, everything related to Google simply works. You will have access to your Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, etc. For help using these applications explore the Getting Started tab of this guide.
VDI is an acronym for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. VDI provides access to a wide variety of software without ever having to set foot on campus. Think of it as remote controlling a loaner computer here on campus, only from anywhere in the world and from any device.
The VDI developed by the college includes a number of different profiles. Each profile contains the newest versions of Microsoft and Adobe applications. The profile most SBCC Students would use is called the “Student Desktop.”
To access the Student Desktop, you need to install the free Horizon VMWare client software on your home computer or use the VMWare html connection to SBCC’s VDI system. Most SBCC campus computers in public use areas, e.g., Library, LRC, and Campus Center, already have the VMWare client software installed.
College Chromebooks have the VDI Client already installed and ready to use.
MatLab 2019 is accessible by running the VDI Client on the Chromebook. Look for the VDI icon and then login with your Pipeline credentials. Select the icon for MatLab.
Maple is accessible by running the VDI Client on the Chromebook. Look for the VDI icon and then login with your Pipeline credentials. Select the icon for Maple 2019.
MIcrosoft Office 2016 is accessible by running the the VDI Client on the Chromebook. Look for the VDI icon and then login with your Pipeline credentials. You can launch the complete Student Desktop or select the specific application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Adobe Creative Suite 2020 is accessible by running the VDI Client on the Chromebook. Look for the VDI icon and then login with your Pipeline credentials. You should launch the Student Desktop for access to Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc).