What Versions of OS does AT support? | Computing for Arts + Sciences

What Versions of OS does AT support?

Supported macOS Versions

Currently, AT supports the following macOS versions:

  • 13.0 Ventura The latest OS and currently the goal for any device that supports it.
  • 12.0 Monterey Most of our fleet is using Monterey, we should be moving these to ventura where possible and work toward an N-1 OS posture.
  • 11.0 Big Sur Support for Big Sur is ending with 2023, recommendations to upgrade will come to anyone still using this OS in 2024.

The recommended supported version of macOS is the version that CAS will install when setting up or restoring your Mac, as long as the hardware is able to support it. In the future, we will support new releases of macOS within 90 days.

macOS Life Cycle

Apple releases new versions of macOS on an annual basis, starting with an announcement in June. We fully support the most recent two versions of macOS, and starting in 2021 aim to support new versions of macOS within 90 days. Apple releases security updates for the three latest versions of macOS, so we will support the oldest release receiving security updates with an approved exception. Check the chart below to see if you are on a supported version, and our roadmap of future support.

macOS version Release Date Supported Date Unsupported Date Current Status
Sonoma (14.0) Fall 2023 Early 2024 --- Testing
Ventura (13.0) Fall 2022 Early 2023 --- Fully Supported
Monterey (12.0) Fall 2021 Early 2022 2024 Fully Supported
Big Sur (11.0) Nov 12, 2020 Jul 21, 2021 2023 Supported*
Catalina (10.15) Oct 7, 2019 Mar 6, 2020 Mid 2022 Not Supported
Mojave (10.14) Sep 24, 2018 Apr 30, 2019 Dec 31, 2021 Not Supported
High Sierra (10.13) Sep 25, 2017 Not Supported
Sierra (10.12) Sep 20, 2016 Oct 8 2018 Sep 26 2019 Not Supported
El Capitan (10.11) Sep 30, 2015 Not Supported
Yosemite (10.10) Oct 16, 2014 Oct 26 2015 Oct 26 2015 Not Supported
Mavericks (10.9) Oct 22, 2013 Nov 27 2013 Jul 18 2016 Not Supported

Requires an approved exception starting January 1, 2023*

Unsure which macOS version you are on or what model your computer is?

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Big Sur, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.

iOS Life Cycle

Apple releases new versions of iOS on an annual basis, starting with an announcement in June. We fully support the most recent two versions of iOS, and support new versions of iOS within 60 days. Apple releases security updates for the three latest versions of iOS, so we will support the oldest release receiving security updates with an approved exception.

Supported tvOS Version

CAS only supports the latest tvOS version: