ITS will begin to deploy Windows 11 faculty and staff receiving desktop replacements beginning July 1, 2023.

We expect all eligible devices of faculty and staff to be provided the upgrade to Windows 11 by September 2023.

Classrooms and labs will be upgraded to Windows 11 during Winter break in December 2023 for use in the Winter 2024 quarter.

Microsoft announced the end of life for Windows 10 and as a result, all Windows 10 systems must upgrade to Windows 11 by October 14, 2025.

About Windows 11

Upgrading to Windows 11 introduces a more feature rich operating system.

Most functionality between Windows 10 and Windows 11 is similar but you will see a redesigned user interface, with a new logon screen, start menu, task bar, and snap layouts.

You should also see a smoother transition from monitor to laptop, as Windows will now remember how your apps were positioned when you unplug from a monitor.

Windows 11 is a significant upgrade with demanding hardware requirements but improved security to protect systems from the emergence of new malware, ransomware, and other vulnerabilities.

A few highlights on Windows 11 include:

• With Start, we’ve put you and your content at the center. Start utilizes the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show you your recent files no matter what device you were viewing them on.
• Snap Layouts, Snap Groups and Desktops provide an even more powerful way to multitask and optimize your screen real estate.
• Chat from Microsoft Teams integrated into the taskbar provides a faster way to connect to the people you care about.
• Windows 11 is the most inclusively designed version of Windows with new accessibility improvements that were built for and by people with disabilities.

Additional information about the campus deployment of Windows 11 is here.