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A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted connection between a remote Windows or Mac computer device and the Seattle University internal network. It allows access to specific secure internal systems or data that is not accessible directly from the Internet. If you use shared drives (i.e. T and P Drives), Colleague, RDP to your desktop computer on campus, access servers on campus, access InformSU SSRS reports, or use the EMS desktop application, you will need to download and use the VPN.  The Virtual Private Network is available for all Seattle University faculty and staffSome examples when a VPN is required include remote access to

• a shared drive, such as T: or P:

• Colleague

• your campus computer via Remote Desktop

• campus servers

• InformSU SSRS reports

• EMS room scheduling service

Seattle University uses the GlobalProtect vpn client. It is available for any Seattle University faculty or staff member. It is available to students when required by a specific class. Access for vendors is granted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@seattleu.edu to request access.SeattleU facultyGlobalProtect can be installed on both ITS-managed computers as well as personal computing devices. Faculty, staff, and students must be enrolled in Microsoft multifactor authentication (MFA) to use GlobalProtect. You will be required to re-authenticate via MFA every 12 hours when using the VPN. 

GlobalProtect can be used on current operating system versions of

• Windows computers*, including ARM and UWP

• Apple MacOS computers*

• Apple iPad and iPhones

• Android devices

• certain Linux operating systems

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See the GlobalProtect Setup Guide for the particular operating system * to confirm compatibility of your operating system and our GlobalProtect application. Computers Devices running an unsupported operating system, identified as no longer supported by the software manufacturer, cannot use GlobalProtect.

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