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macOS Golden Gate now supported at UCSF

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UCSF IT now officially supports macOS Golden Gate (27.x) as of Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, after verifying compatibility with standard UCSF security tools. macOS Tahoe (26.x) and macOS Sequoia (15.x) are also supported macOS versions at UCSF. 

Mac users may now upgrade to macOS Golden Gate if their required software is compatible. However, not all productivity applications used at UCSF are fully compatible with Golden Gate.  

Before upgrading, users should check with their department's IT liaison to ensure all required productivity applications are compatible with the latest macOS version. For further assistance, please submit a Service Desk ticket.

macOS Sonoma (14.x) and older versions have been discontinued and no longer meet UCSF’s minimum security standards.

Additional information 

The following Mac models support macOS Golden Gate (27.x): 

  • MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later) 
  • MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later) 
  • iMac with Apple silicon (2021 and later) 
  • Mac with Apple silicon (2020 and later) 
  • Mac Studio (2022 and later) 
  • Mac Pro with Apple silicon (2023 and later) 
  • MacBook Neo (2026) 

Note: MacBook Neo is not fully supported for business use at UCSF due to limited RAM. 

To identify your Mac model, see Apple’s instructions for identifying your Mac model. 

For macOS upgrade assistance from UCSF IT, please submit a Service Desk ticket.