PLEASE NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to use a Windows laptop.

All students must use the Windows operating system to run required software applications that do not have Mac equivalents. These Windows-only applications range from statistical software packages to Excel plugins. 

Students who prefer using a Mac, can request an Azure Virtual Desktop when enrolled in a course that requires the use of Windows-only software.  An Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based service that provides a complete Windows 11 environment.  Azure Virtual Desktops are issued on a per-semester basis.

Step 1: Confirm you have a Microsoft Office 365 license

In order to access an Azure Virtual Desktop, you must have a Microsoft Office 365 license. 

• REQUEST OFFICE 365 LICENSE
  (WFU Google Login Required)

If you receive a “You’ve already done this” message, you already have a Microsoft 365 license.

Step 2: Request your Azure Virtual Desktop

Click on  link below to request a Windows 11 Virtual Desktop through the WFU School of Business Help Desk. 

• REQUEST YOUR AZURE VIRTUAL DESKTOP

Please allow one business day for the Help Desk to process your request.   

After your Azure Virtual Desktop has been issued, please visit the following articles to connect and get started with your Azure Virtual Desktop:

• Connecting to your Azure Virtual Desktop
• Getting Started with your Azure Virtual Desktop