This service is for faculty, and staff.
The following steps will guide you through the macOS upgrade process.
Software Compatibility Notice
Note: The following notice is only for St. Thomas Macs running macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or older.
Please note that software applications created in the outdated 32-bit format will not work on macOS Monterey and future macOS versions.
For step-by-step instructions on checking your Mac for outdated software, please check out our knowledge base article: Mac: How to Find Outdated Apps on UST Mac.
To request a macOS Monterey compatible version of an app, please fill out our Software Purchasing & Licensing form.
Backup Your Data
Before you upgrade your Mac, please be sure to backup your data.
You can use the OneDrive application installed on your St. Thomas Mac to copy & sync your files to your St. Thomas OneDrive account. For more info on how to use the OneDrive application, please refer to our knowledge base article: OneDrive: Getting Started.
Begin the Upgrade
Note: You will need at least 45 GB of available storage on your Mac to perform the upgrade.
- Connect your Mac to power and have a reliable internet connection
- Using the menu bar on your Mac, choose Go > Applications and then double-click the Self Service app to open the app
- In the Self Service app, use the search box in the top left corner of the window and search for macOS Monterey Upgrade or choose macOS Monterey Upgrade from the Featured section of Self Service
- Save any files and close all applications except for the Self Service app
- When you are ready, click the Upgrade button on the macOS Monterey Upgrade option within the Self Service app
- macOS Monterey will begin downloading
- After macOS Monterey finishes downloading, the macOS Monterey upgrade process will begin
- If you get a macOS Monterey is not quite ready for St. Thomas Macs message:
- Open the Self Service app, use the search box in the top left corner of the window and search for Update Inventory
- Click the Run button. Running this policy will clear any macOS Monterey restrictions
To report a problem or receive additional troubleshooting, please contact the
Tech Desk.