Information Technology & Institutional Planning

Windows 11 upgrade timeline for faculty and staff computers

The Division of Information Technology & Institutional Planning is upgrading faculty and staff Windows 10 systems to Windows 11 over the next few months. Beginning in late May 2024, faculty and staff may elect to self-upgrade their IT-managed computer at their discretion. All faculty and staff Windows 10 computers must be upgraded to Windows 11 by January 2025.

Project Timeline

  • All new and re-imaged Windows PCs now come with Windows 11.
  • May 24, 2024: faculty and staff can self-upgrade to Windows 11 using the Software Center.
  • Summer 2024: New and existing classrooms and labs will begin upgrading to Windows 11.
  • January 7, 2025: Windows 11 will be required for all staff and faculty PCs.
  • Summer 2025: All remaining classrooms and labs will be upgraded to Windows 11.
  • October 2025: Windows 10 reaches end-of-life. All Windows PCs on Windows 11.

Depending on your computer's system performance and internet connection, the Windows 11 upgrade typically takes between 60 and 120 minutes. Although you can continue to work on your computer during the upgrade process, you should minimize usage and save all documents. The process will require at least one reboot, and any open documents may be lost.

Please refer to the Windows 11 Upgrade Website for additional information.

Cal Poly Pomona IT Service Desk