Running Windows on your Mac
PLEASE NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to use a Windows laptop.
An Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based service that provides a complete Windows 11 computer that can run on your Mac. If you are enrolled in course(s) that require software that only runs on Windows, you may request an Azure Virtual Desktop for the semester. Please note that an Azure Virtual Desktop will not perform as seamlessly as a Windows laptop.
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.
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.
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: