Introduction
Bowdoin College provides Virtual Private Network (VPN) access to faculty, staff and students in order to access some Bowdoin resources that would only be available while on campus. Some of these services include accessing files or folders stored on the network, accessing the High Performance Computing environment or accessing other secure resources.
Staff and Students require approval from their supervisor or a faculty member before access will be granted. Use the form on the right to request access.
Options Available
Access can be requested for Bowdoin-issued laptops or to access resources from personal computers. If personal computers is chosen, additional steps may need to be taken in accordance with the VPN Use Policy.
Available To
Service Promise
We will work to provide access to VPN within 2 business days following approval. Approval is required and may or may not be authorized at the discretion of the approver.