- In order to access CAEN computer labs and remote access services, an individual’s role at the College of Engineering must fall into one of the groups listed below.
- Based on one’s role, access to certain services may or may not be available, including access to specific software (see our online Software Listing for license restrictions).
- All individuals must be active and in good standing with the College of Engineering, as verified by official University records (e.g. Wolverine Access).
- These eligibility restrictions are in place to ensure the proper use of University of Michigan information technology resources, and that the College is in compliance with software license agreements, as outlined in the U-M Standard Practice Guide Policy 601.03-3.
CAEN Access Eligibility Chart
| Michigan Engineering Role | Computer Labs* | Linux Remote Login Service | Windows Remote Desktop Service | Home Directory** |
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| Engineering Student Registered for a U-M Course [1] |  |
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| U-M Student Registered for an Engineering Course [2] | |
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| Student Enrolled in a Co-op or Study Abroad Program [3] | |
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| Course Instructor [4] | |
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| Regular Employee [5] | |
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| Visiting Scholar (Unpaid) [6] | |
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| Member of an Engineering Student Team [7] | |
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| Engineering Outreach Program Attendee [8] | |
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| Temporary Employee [9] | – | |
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| Sponsored Affiliate [10] | – | – | – | – |
* The CAEN computers located in the Duderstadt Center are available to all U-M employees and enrolled students. Students must be registered for at least one U-M course during the current term.
** For more information on home directories in the CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE), refer to our Student & Course Instructor Home Directories page.
Eligibility Details
1. Engineering Students Registered for a U-M Course:
- Students with a declared major in a Michigan Engineering program who are registered for a U-M course during the current term.
- Students with a declared major in LSA Computer Science who are registered for a U-M course during the current term.
- Students with a declared major in LSA Applied Physics who are registered for a U-M course during the current term.
- Students with a declared major in LSA Data Science who are registered for a U-M course during the current term.
- Students with a declared major in the Master of Entrepreneurship program who are registered for a U-M course during the current term.
2. U-M Students Registered for an Engineering Course:
- Non-Engineering students who are registered for a Michigan Engineering course during the current term. Eligibility is validated on a term-by-term basis.
- Non-Engineering students who are registered for a U-M course that is cross-listed with a Michigan Engineering course during the current term. Eligibility is validated on a term-by-term basis.
3. Engineering Students enrolled in a Co-op or Study Abroad Program:
- Students who are enrolled in Cooperative Education (Co-op) through the Engineering Career Resource Center (ECRC) during the current term. Eligibility is validated on a term-by-term basis.
- Students who are enrolled in a study abroad program through the International Programs in Engineering (IPE) office during the current term. Eligibility is validated on a term-by-term basis.
4. Course Instructors:
- Regular U-M faculty and staff who are listed as the primary instructor for a Michigan Engineering course during the current term.
5. Regular Employees:
- Regular faculty and staff whose appointment is current and has a status of “Active” in the College of Engineering.
- Professors Emeriti whose appointment is current and has a status of “Active” in the College of Engineering.
6. Visiting Scholars (Unpaid):
- Visitors with no appointment in the College of Engineering, but whose Visiting Scholar status has been approved by the Office of the Associate Dean for Research (ADR) and whose MCommunity Sponsorship is current and active in an Engineering department.
- Note: Due to licensing restrictions, visiting scholars may not have access to log into the CAEN computers located in the Duderstadt Center.
7. Non-Engineering Members of Engineering Student Teams:
- Non-Engineering students who are members of a Michigan Engineering student project team in the Wilson Center, and are registered for a U-M course during the current term. Eligibility is validated on a term-by-term basis, as confirmed by the faculty advisor for the team. More info…
8. Engineering Outreach Program Attendees:
- Coordinators of Michigan Engineering outreach programs may request limited CAEN computer lab access for their program attendees. Access is only granted to the lab(s) during the dates they have been reserved for the program. More info…
- Note: Due to licensing restrictions, outreach program attendees may not have access to log into the CAEN computers located in the Duderstadt Center.
9. Temporary Employees:
- Temporary employees whose appointment is current and has a status of “Active” in the College of Engineering.
10. Sponsored Affiliates:
- Individuals who have been provided with an MCommunity Sponsorship by their department, but hold no active College of Engineering appointment or enrollment status.
- Note: Individuals may have access to the CAEN computers located in the Duderstadt Center, if they are employed or enrolled in any U-M department.