Technology Purchasing Information

Technology items purchased through your department

Departments are responsible for purchasing the items below. If a consultation is needed before a purchase is made, IT staff can offer assistance via a request to the IT Service Desk. 

  • External Storage (external hard drives, USB flash drives, SD memory cards)
  • iPad Accessories (cabinets, cases/covers, keyboards, cables)
  • Microphones/Headsets
  • Non-Standard Keyboards/Mice (ergonomic, wireless, etc)
  • Non-Standard Speakers (Bose, Pioneer, etc)
  • Optical Drives (CD/DVD)
  • Special Cables/Adapters (micro-USB, USB hubs, serial adapters, other legacy items)
  • Display adapters

Technology items purchased through IT

The items below must be purchased through IT. Our staff will assist with the ordering process and installation (if necessary). For the types of items below, standard university models (or upgrades from those that are funded by the requesting department) must be utilized. 

Computers

  • Desktops (Lenovo, Apple)
  • Laptops (Lenovo, Apple)
  • Tablets (iPad)
  • Other computing devices.

Computer Peripherals

  • Monitors
  • Standard keyboards/mice/speakers
  • Common cables (network, USB, VGA/DVI. HDMI, DP, power, etc.)
  • Docking stations

Printers

  • Network printers (e.g. laser jet)
  • Local printers (e.g. ink jet)

Software

  • New software licenses
  • Renewal of existing licenses
  • Maintenance on existing licenses (upgrade entitlement)