Bring Your Own Device Program
Students from Year Six to Year Twelve are required to bring a suitable device to school each day to support their learning. Students are permitted to use a Windows or a MacOS device; however, these devices must meet a set of minimum requirementsoutlined in the BYOD handbook.
Any questions or queries can be sent via email to:
byod.question@cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au
Onboarding of BYOD device for 2026
ICT provides online onboarding guides that can be followed to get your child's BYOD device ready for school. If you would like ICT to assist your child with this process, appointments will be available in January 2026 before school starts. Please use the link below:
Handbook
The BYOD Handbook give a basic break down of minimum specifications. The BYOD Buying Guide 2026 lists useful information when buying devices from local retailers.
Parents also have the option of using the CompNow BYOD Parent Purchasing Portal to purchase a device that meet the requirements of the BYOD program.
CompNow BYOD Parent Purchasing Portal - Apple devices listed have the education pricing discounts available already applied.
On-boarding Guides
On-boarding essentially means linking the device to the school network, downloading relevant software/applications etc. This can be done from home. The College ICT onboarding guides are live and can be accessed here:
Whilst we hope the handbook provides you with all the information needed, if you do have any questions or seek further clarification please email: