Apple Devices - Reinstall or Upgrade Operating System

Applicable to

Faculty and staff with a university-owned Apple product

Self Service

Through Self Service, you can perform some updates on your own without needing administrative rights on the computer. Before submitting a ticket, check Self Service to see if the update you want is available. It will be located under the Apple Software Updates section. If the update doesn't appear, submit a Reinstall or Upgrade Operating System ticket. 

Required Information in Ticket

You will need the following information to submit a Reinstall or Upgrade Operating System ticket:

  • The asset tag on your computer (a 7-digit number on a Property of UWEC sticker located on the bottom of the computer (if it's a laptop) or on the computer tower (if it's an iMac)
  • The name of OS you would like it updated to
  • Your office location

Relevant KB Articles

Self-Service: https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/installing-software-on-office-computers/#macos

Apple Configurations (Purchasing): https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/purchasing-apple-configurations/

LTS Consulting: https://www.uwec.edu/kb/article/services-technology-purchasing/