Overview
If you access Citrix applications through a web browser, no software installation is required.
If you use the Citrix Workspace application installed on your computer, keep it updated to ensure reliable access to HUC resources.
Option 1: Using Citrix in a Web Browser
You do not need to install any software if you:
- Open Citrix through the HUC Citrix website jsp.huc.edu with no ad blockers
- Launch your applications directly from the browser.
No action is required.
Option 2: Update an Existing Citrix Workspace Installation
Windows
- Locate the Citrix Workspace icon in the system tray near the clock.
- Right-click the icon.
- Select Advanced Preferences.
- Select Check for Updates.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Restart your computer if requested.
Mac
- Open Citrix Workspace.
- From the menu bar select Citrix Workspace.
- Choose Check for Updates (if available).
- Install any available update.
- Restart the Mac if prompted.
Option 3: Install Citrix Workspace on a New Computer
Windows
- Download the latest Citrix Workspace installer from the official Citrix website.
https://www.citrix.com/downloads/ - Run the installer.
- Accept the defaults during installation.
- Sign in with your HUC credentials when prompted.
- Launch your assigned applications.
Mac
- Download the macOS version of Citrix Workspace from the official Citrix website.
https://www.citrix.com/downloads/ - Open the downloaded
.dmgfile. - Drag Citrix Workspace into the Applications folder.
- Open Citrix Workspace.
- Sign in with your HUC credentials.
- Launch your assigned applications.
Troubleshooting
The "Check for Updates" option is missing
Your installed version may be too old or managed differently.
Citrix won't launch applications
Try the following:
- Close Citrix Workspace completely.
- Reopen the application.
- Restart your computer.
- Try launching through the web browser.
Installation fails
Download a new copy of the installer and try again.