If you need to connect to the VCSU network from off-campus you will need a VPN. Please follow the steps below.


1.) In your web browser type or click on the address below

2.) In the Logon window enter the following

Group - VCSU
Username - firstname.lastname
Password - NDUS password
Second Password - "Push" for a DUO push, "Call" for a DUO Call
3.) You are connected via VPN. From here you can install the Cisco AnyConnect Client for future use instead of using a browser.

a.)Click on Anyconnect on the left-hand side

b.)Click on Start AnyConnect

c.)Click on Download for macOS

d.)When the download is finished, open the file in your downloads folder and follow instructions located back in the browser by clicking on Instructions.

e.)Cisco will pop up a window.  Click Open System Options at the bottom of the window, and hit the toggle next to Cisco Anyconnect. 

f.)Wait until another popup window happens from Cisco Anyconnect.  Click Open System Options, then select "Allow" for the exception. This will be under "General"

4.) Type in ra.vcsu.edu 
5.) In the Logon window enter the following

Group - VCSU
Username - firstname.lastname
Password - NDUS password
Second Password - "Push" for a DUO push, "Call" for a DUO Call


6.) Once connected you will see the AnyConnect Icon on the Menu Bar