Digital downloads

Bring campus with you wherever you go

Miss seeing the beautiful University of Minnesota campus every day? We've got you covered! We’ve created these digital downloads for your computer and mobile devices to inspire your year. We hope these digital downloads bring a little bit of the CSE spirit to your daily life. It’s quick, easy, and free for all alumni.

Mobile phone backgrounds

Featuring CSE campus photos, these images bring campus magic to your screen. Download and save these images to customize your lock and home screens on your mobile phone.

Download and save mobile device images one at a time. When you see the image, click on the download arrow in the upper right of the screen.

Download all mobile device images as a .zip file. When you see the file, click on the download arrow in the upper right of the screen. Extract and save all files.

2025 desktop and laptop calendars

Enjoy campus scenes each month, from vibrant fall foliage to iconic landmarks that reflect the beauty of CSE, and always keep track of the day.

Download and save the calendar images one month at a time. When you see the image, click on the download arrow in the upper right of the screen.

Download the entire year's calendar images as a .zip file. When you see the file, click the download arrow in the upper right of the screen. Extract and save all files.

Instructions for using the mobile background images

How to set up your mobile background

First, download the CSE background image(s) by clicking on the link(s).
Second, save the image to your mobile device. Tap on the image and hold your finger down. Then, choose the "save" prompt on your device.
Then set it up according to your device (below).

For mobile iOS devices

Go to the “Photos" app and select the background image.
Click on the share icon on the lower left corner of the screen.
Select "Use as Wallpaper."
Select "Set’" then choose either "Set Lock Screen," "Set Home Screen," or "Both."

For mobile android devices

Start setting your home screen by pressing and holding a blank area on your screen (where no apps are placed), and home screen options will appear.
Select "Add wallpaper."
Choose either "Home screen," "Lock screen," or "Home and lock screen."
A set of options will appear. Select "Gallery."
Select "Done" to save.

How to set your iPad background image

Go to Settings > Wallpaper > Add new Wallpaper.
The wallpaper gallery appears. Tap the photo button at the top of the wallpaper gallery to design your wallpaper with a photo.

Instructions for using the laptop/desktop calendar images

How to set up your desktop or laptop background image for Windows 11

Select Start > Settings> Personalization > Background
In the list next to personalize your background, select "Picture."
Choose the photo from the images you downloaded and saved and choose a fit for your desktop image.

How to set up your desktop or laptop background image for Apple

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings then click Wallpaper in the sidebar.
Then, add an image file: Click the "Add Photo" button, click "Choose," select a file, then click "Choose." You can also drag an image from your desktop or a folder onto the thumbnail at the top of Wallpaper settings.
Or, you can add a folder from the Finder: Click the "Add Folder or Album button, click "Choose Folder," select a folder, then click "Choose. "
Or you can use the image that you saved on your Mac: Click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window. Control-click the image file, then click "Set Desktop Picture."