University-Issued Mobile Devices

All University-issued mobile phones must be approved by a Vice President, Dean, or appointed representative for the college or department prior to placing an order.  After ordering your iPhone or mobile device, a member from UNIT will contact you to set up an appointment to configure your device.  

  • User agreements acknowledging receipt of device, acceptable use, and user responsibilities are required to be signed for University-owned and issued iPhones.
  • Participants of the program are required to have UNIT installed mobile device management software (JAMF) installed. 

Qualifying Guidelines to Receive a University-Issued Mobile Device

  • Provides extensive after-hours service with the need to be responsive in a timely manner.
  • Regularly responds to emergency situations, where immediate communications are required (e.g. campus lock downs, emergency health situation on campus, chemical spills).
  • Is routinely expected to provide an immediate response. (e.g. key services that impact faculty, staff and students, Internet or key technology, power or utility outage).
  • Is regularly out of their Villanova University office at least 50% of the work day, including travel and on-campus service requirements/responsibilities.
  • To satisfy compliance requirements (e.g., NCAA, or other)
  • For data security reasons, such as a need to access confidential information on a mobile device, or where it is otherwise desirable to not co-mingle business and personal use of a mobile device.
  • For other reasons directly and clearly related to the specific responsibilities of the job.
  • Eligibility for a University-issued mobile device will be periodically re-assessed, especially when an employee changes jobs or is filling an open position

Mobile Device Selection Options

  • Apple's iPhone is the standard mobile device (current model--newest release)
  • Unit does not provide peripherals and/or accessories (case, car charger, etc.). These items can be purchased through approved procurement channels.  
  • Enabling the Auto-Lock feature is required on all mobile devices
  • Lost and damaged mobile devices must be reported to UNIT. Individuals or departments are fully responsible for any repair or replacement cost related to the lost or damaged device. Click HERE to submit lost or damaged device.  

Support Policy

Each user is responsible for:

  • Battery replacement
  • Data backup
  • Any replacement or repair costs associated with damage

Traveling Abroad?

When traveling overseas for University business, an international calling plan must be added to the University issued device to save international roaming charges. UNIT requires one week's notice to add international features to a device. The approximate monthly cost of an international calling plan is $60.00 plus usage. An international calling plan provides the user with a discounted roaming rate voice and data, but it does not provide free international calling or data. Dean, VP approval or appointed representative is required in writing before an international plan will be added to a University-owned device.