Issuing a Student Loan iPad (MCiPad 001–010)

Overview

MCiPad 001–010 in Jamf Pro are reserved as student loan devices.
These iPads are intended for same-day loans only, unless otherwise pre-arranged (e.g. student’s own device in repair).

This guide explains how to assign a loan iPad to a student in Jamf Pro, trigger app deployment, and ensure the device is fully ready before handover.

1. Assign the iPad to the Student in Jamf Pro

In Jamf Pro, go to:
Devices → Search Inventory → Select the loan iPad (MCiPad 001–010).
Select the device.
Go to: Inventory → User and Location → Edit.
In the Username field, enter the student’s username (e.g. fishero).
- Jamf will auto-populate Full Name, Email, Position, Department and Room
If the Department/Year Level does NOT auto-populate:
- Manually set Department to the correct year level (e.g. Year 5).
- This is critical: Jamf uses the Department field to know which year-level apps to push out.
Click Save.

2. Record Loan Duration (Only for Loans >1 Day)

If a loan is approved for more than 1 day (e.g. student’s iPad is being repaired, special circumstances):

Go to:
Inventory → General → Edit.
Scroll to Extra Notes.
Add a brief explanation, such as:
“Extended loan approved – student iPad in repair. Expected return: Thursday 12/09.”

→ This ensures all Helpdesk staff know why the device is still out on loan.

Click Save.

3. Trigger App & Policy Deployment

Go to: Management.
Click Send Blank Push.
- This forces Jamf to immediately push policies, profiles, and required year-level apps.

4. Check the iPad Before Handover

After sending the push, check the device:

✔ Keyboard is functioning

Open any typing field to ensure the keyboard appears normally.

✔ SPN Wi-Fi is connected

Confirm the device joins SPN WiFi.

If unsure of credentials, refer to 1Password.

✔ Self Service app is installed

This indicates the core Jamf profiles have deployed correctly.
If missing, wait a few minutes and retry Send Blank Push.

5. Loan Conditions Explained to Students

Standard loan period: 1 day only.

Students must return the iPad the next school day unless:

The loan is pre-approved for multiple days
The student’s own device is in repair
Pastoral/learning needs require temporary support

Extended loans must be documented in Extra Notes (see Section 2).

6. Chasing Overdue Loan iPads

If a loan iPad is not returned the next day:

Email the student directly.
CC their Home Group teacher.
Request immediate return to the Helpdesk.