Preparing to Work from Off Campus

Things to do to prepare for those times when you will be working from off campus, whether you're traveling or working from home.

There are many reasons for working from off campus. You may be a hybrid or remote work employee, or you may simply be in an airport or coffee shop. Whatever the reason, here are some preparations to make so that your technology functions for you while you're off campus.

Before You Work Off Campus

1. Make sure you have the VPN installed and functioning properly
2. Back up your computer's files
3. Store any files you'll need to use in the Cloud for easy access and continuous backup
4. Know about your Internet connection
   1. Write down your Internet Service Provider's name and phone number, as well as your account number, in case of Internet outages
5. Consider your computer equipment
6. Request a Zulu Softphone account
7. Talk with your team about communication patterns

Need Help?

Please contact the ITS Helpdesk for assistance: go.carleton.edu/helpdesk or 507-222-5999