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Description
macOS Golden Gate (macOS 27) is an Apple operating system available for Mac computers.
Platform:
Cost: Free
Available To: Everyone with a compatible Mac
Overview
macOS Golden Gate, Apple's newest operating system and twenty-third major release of macOS, was released September 14, 2026. macOS Golden Gate is primarily focused on OS improvements, refinements and bug fixes, but includes notable improvements to Siri and Apple Intelligence. For a detailed list of changes, visit https://www.apple.com/os/macos/.
Support Status
macOS Golden Gate is currently supported on University and student Macs. Support for macOS Golden Gate is expected last until the end of 2029.
Installation
You can upgrade to macOS Golden Gate via Software Update in System Settings under General > Software Update. System Settings can be found under the Apple Menu or in the Applications folder on your Mac.
While macOS Golden Gate is supported for both University and student Macs, we suggest caution when upgrading to a new OS. Prior to upgrading, we recommend that you have a backup that you can restore your computer to if the upgrade fails. In addition, you should allow at least 45-60 minutes for the upgrade to complete, and do not restart the computer while the upgrade is installing, even if it appears to be frozen.
Installation or Troubleshooting Issues: Contact the Help Desk at 804-287-6400 or Submit a Ticket
See Also
Troubleshoot OS updates on macOS (Faculty/Staff)
macOS Golden Gate is compatible with these computers
How to download and install macOS
Additional Resources:
macOS User Guide
New features available in macOS Golden Gate