Windows 11 is Microsoft's newest release of the Windows operating system. It has enhanced security features as well as a refreshed look. Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, after which Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates. We are committed to upgrading all Windows 10 PCs to Windows 11 by December 31, 2024. DoIT recognizes there may be special circumstances that require adjusting your specific date. DoIT will handle these exceptions on a case by case basis.

When will classrooms and computer labs be upgraded to Windows 11?

All computer labs and classrooms are scheduled to be upgraded by the end of Summer 2024. 

When will Faculty and Staff computers be upgraded to Windows 11? 

The Windows 11 upgrade will be released to campus users based on location, following the deployment schedule defined below: 

What to expect: 

On the date that the upgrade becomes available, users can manually trigger and initiate the windows update to Windows 11. Go to Settings > Windows Update > and select Check for updates. When prompted, restart to apply changes. The update can take 30-45 minutes to fully install. 

If the user chooses to not update immediately, the update will be completed during the nightly maintenance window from 2 am to 6 am. Please leave your computer powered on and connected to the network overnight.  

Windows 11 Resources: 
To learn about what’s new and tips for getting started, Resources on Windows 11 can be found here.