macOS

About macOS Ventura (13.3)

Apple's macOS Big SurVentura is the company's latest operating system.

  • Available to: Faculty, Staff, Student Employees
  • Where to use: Texas State Mac computers, Open Computer Labs
  • Cost: Free

Get Ventura

Microsoft 365 supports the three most recent major versions of Apple’s macOS; currently, macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey (12), and macOS Big Sur (11). No longer supports Mac computers using macOS High Sierra (10.13) or earlier. You will need to upgrade to a supported macOS to continue securing your computer data and receiving updates.  Learn how to determine if your Mac needs to be upgraded and how to do so.


How to Get Ventura

New Computer Orders

All new Texas State standard Mac computer orders automatically come with Ventura.

Existing Texas State-owned Computers

Ventura is available to Texas State-owned Mac computers through ITAC's re-image services.

Texas State-owned mac computers managed by Jamf can install Ventura via System Preferences\Software Update

NOTE: Due to recent changes in Apple security, the upgrade will not be made available in Jamf TXST Self Service. 

Do not upgrade a Texas State-owned Mac computer to using a personal Apple ID.


Learn

Ventura Training

In LinkedIn Learning, look for these helpful macOS Ventura courses: