Current Updates
Final Day for IT Orders Approaching
To ensure all computer orders are processed and invoiced before the end of the fiscal year, IT will stop accepting new computer orders after Friday, May 15. Ordering will resume at the start of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) on Wednesday, July 1.
Please note that during this period, orders may be delayed and could experience extended lead times of approximately 4–5 weeks. For information on ordering computers and answers to frequently asked questions please visit our hardware page.
Unsupported macOS Devices to Be Blocked from Network on June 15, 2026
Apple Macs running unsupported versions of macOS will no longer be permitted on the UMass Lowell network as of June 15, 2026. Apple has discontinued support for hardware that cannot run macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, or Tahoe, and these systems must be decommissioned to maintain campus security. After June 15, unsupported Macs will be blocked from the internet both on and off campus. For more information or for assistance with replacing an unsupported device, please contact Tech Services at 978-934-4357 or visit the IT Help website.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now available.
Copilot Chat is available to all active faculty, staff, and students. It is a generative artificial intelligence assistant similar in function to ChatGPT. Copilot Chat can help by answering questions, summarizing information, drafting text, and explaining concepts. For more information, please see our Generative Artificial Intelligence webpage.