The iPad Initiative

iPads are distributed during orientation. For those unable to attend early orientation please contact the Office of Academic and Student Affairs to arrange an alternative distribution date.

You will receive a 10th Generation iPad with 64 gigabytes of storage and a first-generation Apple Pencil.

Yes, feel free to take the iPad wherever you wish.

While not expressly necessary, a keyboard would increase the productivity of the iPad for common class scenarios such as writing papers or answering long-form test questions. One keyboard we recommend is the Logitech Slim Keyboard Folio. It provides complete protection of the iPad as well as a place to store your Apple Pencil. 

While you are a student at the College of Pharmacy the iPad is considered University property. Once you have graduated from our program, all university-provided software will be removed and the iPad will officially belong to you.

You are free to use your iPad for both school work and leisure. Read books, play games, stream videos as you please. The only banned actions are jailbreaking the iPad, removing the University installed management software, or using the device for illegal activities.

No

We can not monitor your day-to-day activities on your iPad, read your e-mails, view your web history, or view any files on your iPad. The College does use a mobile device management system to provide a method to deliver content to your iPad. While this system does collect data on the apps that are installed it does not provide data on when, where, or how those apps were used. 

In short, the data on your iPad is completely private and the management software can only be used to assist with academic and technical support.

As soon as you notice the damage contact the IT staff (website: https://techhelpcenter.uky.edu/assistance email: 218help@uky.edu phone: 859-218-4357) to set up a repair appointment. The IT staff will set up a loaner iPad for you to use while your damaged iPad is being repaired.

You are responsible for any repair costs incurred on the iPad but AppleCare+ that we provide does have a discount rate for the first two incidents of accidental damage, $49. Afterward, repair costs will be at the market rate. For more details on the AppleCare+ warranty please see the AppleCare Terms and Conditions page.

First, please contact the IT staff (e-mail: 218help@uky.edu phone: 859-218-4357). Using "Find My iPad" they will attempt to locate your missing iPad, otherwise, they will remotely lock your iPad so that no one can access your private data. The IT staff will also provide you with a loaner iPad to use while your iPad is missing. 

If you believe your iPad has been stolen please contact the police to file a report. Once you have obtained a copy of the police report please send it to the IT staff for our records.

If you can not locate the iPad you will be responsible for purchasing a replacement.

You will need to back up any data you wish to keep and return the iPad and Apple Pencil to the College of Pharmacy. Please contact the IT staff (website: https://techhelpcenter.uky.edu/assistance e-mail: 218help@uky.edu phone: 859-218-4357) to arrange an appointment to return your iPad.