During the month of May, we will be deploying Windows 11 to all compatible ODU-managed devices. This installation is necessary as Windows 10 will reach end-of-support on October 14, 2025. If your computer is already running Windows 11, if you only have macOS/Linux devices, or if you are currently an EVMS employee, you can disregard this message.

On the day of your department’s upgrade (see below), we need you to save your work, log off and leave your computer powered on as you leave for the day.

Computers that are on campus and powered on will start updating at 10 p.m.; Windows 11 should be ready for you when you log in the next morning.

Remote machines and computers that are powered off can’t be scheduled for a specific time; they will begin updating as soon as they check into the management server sometime after 10 p.m. If the process starts at a time that’s inconvenient for you, you’ll have the option to delay the upgrade for up to seven days.

If your device is found to be incompatible with Windows 11 (it’s too old, for example), please work with your Budget Unit Director on a lifecycle replacement. New devices now ship with Windows 11 pre-installed.

Remember: You may already do these things, but before any upgrade, it is always a good idea to: 

If you have any issues, send an email to the ITS Help Desk at itshelp@odu.edu. Please include a phone number and at least two available times you can be reached. 

Thank you for helping us keep Old Dominion University safe and secure!


Deployment schedule

This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. All deployments start at 10:00 p.m. on the scheduled date, followed by a forced reboot. University classrooms and computer labs will be upgraded nightly, starting May 8.

Date Departments
May 5
  • Office of Finance
  • Human Resources
May 6
  • Batten Arts and Letters
  • Satellite Sites
May 7
  • ODU Global
  • Strome College of Business
May 12
  • Center for Global Engagement
  • Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
  • Batten College of Engineering and Technology
May 13
  • Campus Life Services
  • Military Offices
  • College of Sciences
May 14
  • College of Continuing Education and Professional Development
  • Procurement Services
  • Risk Management
May 19
  • Athletics
  • Health Sciences
  • Institutional Advancement
May 20
  • Business Gateway
  • Facilities Management (excluding Procurement Services)
  • Library
May 21
  • Academic Affairs
  • Darden College of Education and Professional Studies
  • University College
May 28
  • President’s Office
  • Office of Research
May 29
  • Public Safety
  • Student Engagement & Enrollment Services