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Click here to view our spreadsheet of Apple devices and their corresponding AppleCare options. Use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to view by hardware model and scroll around to view all the columns.
*** Message from UCSF IT (Nov. 17, 2025) ***
UCSF IT currently recommends choosing at least 512GB of storage for Macs.
UCSF IT does not recommend choosing any configurations with 256GB of storage or less.
These computer models are officially supported by UCSF IT:
For assistance with Apple hardware recommendations, please contact your designated UCSF IT support team AppleCare+ is no longer required due to low utilization and additional cost. You must manually add AppleCare+ to your order before submitting. UCSF IT is not responsible for any accidental damage, hardware defects, or battery issues. Users who opt out of AppleCare+ will need to work with Apple directly for any hardware repairs. For optimal support from UCSF IT over accidental hardware damage on laptops, UCSF IT recommends adding the following options for AppleCare to your CDWG order, per computer, and these options feature no deductible for claims:
Automatic MDM enrollments for Apple devices are managed by UCSF’s Desktop Engineering, not by Apple or CDWG.
Click here to view our spreadsheet of Apple devices and their corresponding AppleCare options. Use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to view by hardware model and scroll around to view all the columns.
*** Message from UCSF IT (Nov. 17, 2025) ***
UCSF IT currently recommends choosing at least 512GB of storage for Macs.
UCSF IT does not recommend choosing any configurations with 256GB of storage or less.
These computer models are officially supported by UCSF IT:
- MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch and 16-inch)
- All MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini with M4 chips
- Mac Studio M4 Max/M3 Ultra
For assistance with Apple hardware recommendations, please contact your designated UCSF IT support team AppleCare+ is no longer required due to low utilization and additional cost. You must manually add AppleCare+ to your order before submitting. UCSF IT is not responsible for any accidental damage, hardware defects, or battery issues. Users who opt out of AppleCare+ will need to work with Apple directly for any hardware repairs. For optimal support from UCSF IT over accidental hardware damage on laptops, UCSF IT recommends adding the following options for AppleCare to your CDWG order, per computer, and these options feature no deductible for claims:
- CDW Item# 7833231 - 4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools - M3/M4 MacBook Air 13"
- CDW Item# 7479843 - 4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools - MacBook Air 15"
- CDW Item# 6739779 - 4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools - MacBook Pro 14"
- CDW Item# 6739785 - 4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools - MacBook Pro 16"
- Review UCSF’s procurement policies at https://tiny.ucsf.edu/ComputerPurchasingOverview for details.
Automatic MDM enrollments for Apple devices are managed by UCSF’s Desktop Engineering, not by Apple or CDWG.
- You must forward a copy of your purchase order or CDWG shipment confirmation to UCSF’s Mac Desktop Engineer via email at David.Ng2@ucsf.edu for any student orders whose Macs need to be released from UCSF IT ownership.
If you need help or have product related questions please contact your CDWG Account Team
