Apps for Bowdoin-Issued iPads

Summary

Overview of the apps available on Bowdoin-issued iPads, including apps installed automatically during setup, apps available through the Self Service app, and guidance on installing personal apps. Applies to Bowdoin students and faculty with a college-issued iPad.

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Questions

  • What apps are available on my Bowdoin iPad?
  • Are any apps pre-installed on my iPad when I get it?
  • What apps can I download from the Self Service app?
  • Where can I find free apps for my Bowdoin iPad?
  • What apps does the IT Service Desk support on the iPad?
  • Can I install personal apps on my Bowdoin iPad?
  • How do I get Microsoft Office on my iPad?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin College students and faculty who have received a college-issued iPad. App availability is managed by Bowdoin IT and may change each academic year.

Resolution

Apps installed during setup

When you complete the initial iPad setup, a set of core apps is installed automatically. These apps were selected based on frequency of use across teaching and learning at Bowdoin:

  • Canvas
  • CampusGroups
  • Self Service
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft OneDrive
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zoom

Apps available through Self Service

The Self Service app provides access to additional free and licensed apps curated by Bowdoin IT. Open the Self Service app on your iPad to browse and install any of these apps at any time. The list may change each semester as new apps are added or removed.

Apps currently available in Self Service include:

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Fresco
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Rush
  • GlobalProtect (VPN)
  • Microsoft Authenticator
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Remote Desktop
  • Microsoft Whiteboard
  • Microsoft Word
  • Notability
  • Termius
  • VNC Viewer
Note: The app list in Self Service is updated periodically. If an app you expected to find is missing, check Self Service again after the start of a new semester or contact the Service Desk.

Personal apps

You can download any app from the Apple App Store using your personal Apple ID. Personal apps install and work alongside Bowdoin-managed apps. The IT Service Desk supports the apps listed above; for personal apps, contact the app developer or Apple Support.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

Details

Details

Article ID: 114950
Created
Thu 8/27/20 6:23 PM
Modified
Fri 5/1/26 3:02 PM
Platform Environment (OS)
iPadOS, iOS

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