Update your UWM Mac to Catalina!

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Is your UWM Mac running the latest version of macOS? You can use “About This Mac” to find your Mac’s current version.

macOS Catalina (version 10.15.6) is the newest version of macOS. Macs models from 2012 or later are eligible to upgrade. Many UWM Macs will be able to upgrade through Self Service. For instructions, see: Upgrade to Catalina

If you do not see the upgrade to macOS Catalina in Self Service, you can Request IT Support for help getting your Mac refreshed and upgraded.

About macOS updates at UWM

Apple typically releases new versions of macOS each year in September or October. IT staff require a few months of preparation before the newly released version can be used on UWM computers.

Updates to macOS are made available to install through Self Service for all eligible devices so you can upgrade at your convenience. If you have questions before you upgrade, please contact IT Support!

Coming Soon: macOS Big Sur

macOS Big Sur version 11.0 will be available later this year. Most Macs that can run Catalina will be able to run Big Sur as well. A few older models will not be able to upgrade beyond 10.15.6 Catalina: 

  • 2012 and Early 2013 MacBook Pro 
  • 2012 MacBook Air 
  • 2012 and 2013 iMac 
  • 2012 Mac mini 

For a complete list of new features coming in Big Sur this fall, please visit https://www.apple.com/macos/big-sur-preview/features/