Access MCC Systems from Off Campus (No VPN Required)

Problem Summary

Users need to access MCC systems from off-campus without using a VPN.

Environment

  • Off-campus access (remote work)
  • MCC faculty, staff, and students
  • Web browser access

Issue

Users may not know which systems can be accessed remotely or how to access them without VPN.

Resolution

Access MCC Systems via Web Browser (No VPN Required)

Use the following services directly from your browser:

  • Email (Outlook Web Access)
    https://outlook.com/owa/monroecc.edu

  • Microsoft Teams
    https://teams.microsoft.com

  • myMCC Portal
    https://mymcc.monroecc.edu

  • Microsoft Office (Online / Install)
    https://office.com

  • OneDrive
    https://onedrive.live.com/login

  • Zoom
    https://monroecommunity.zoom.us

  • WordPress (Web Editing)
    https://sites.monroecc.edu/wp-admin/

Access Network Drives (M: and U:)

Use the following method to access your network drives remotely:

  • Use Acronis:
    https://acronis.monroecc.edu

  • Access:

    • M: Drive folders (shared data)
    • U: Drive (user folders)

Access Systems Through myMCC

After logging into myMCC, you can access:

  • Banner Self-Service
  • Brightspace
  • Degree Works
  • Starfish
  • Dynamic Forms
  • Outlook Email
  • Timecard / Time Off Requests

Access Voicemail from Off Campus

  1. Dial (585) 292-8300
  2. Press the * key when prompted
  3. Enter your extension + #
  4. Enter your PIN + #

Expected Result

Users can successfully access MCC systems remotely without requiring VPN.

Cause

(Not applicable — informational article)

Additional Information

  • VPN is not required for the services listed above
  • Some systems may require MFA login
  • For further support, please reach out to Employee Technical Support, Monday through Friday, 8:45am to 4:45pm, at (585) 292-TECH (8324).

Keywords

off campus access, remote access, mymcc, outlook, teams, acronis, vpn, m drive, u drive

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