University departments may purchase computers and peripherals through the UM Volume Purchase Agreements. However, not all items available on the volume purchasing agreement contracts are by IT.
Submit a ticket to the Help Desk if you are interested in purchasing hardware or software.
Notice: As of 9/16/2020 there are new guidelines on the policy for purchasing anything through university departments. See Below
IT provides a new computer to full-time faculty and staff every four years through the Desktop Enhancement Program.
S&T faculty and staff can purchase Dell computers personally at a discounted price.
Recommended computer system information for students.
The Redeploy program has previously used computers that have an expired warranty but are still functional that you can request to use.
Printers are available at an additional cost to each department.
Please contact the IT Help Desk to request information on obtaining conference room equipment.
Take a look at our Google sheet with all the S&T available campus software. This software may only be installed on campus owned computers. Additional software is available, though charges for purchasing a license may apply. Only Staff and Faculty can purchase software licenses.
You must sign in with your S&T account (username@umsystem.edu) to access the hardware pricing list.
S&T IT provides free software for personal devices.
Most of the software available to our campus can be accessed through AppsAnywhere.
In order to ensure the confidentiality of University data and to comply with software licensing contracts all electronic storage devices must be properly cleaned prior to reuse, transfer or resale.
Pursuant to UM Rules and Regulations BPM-12004, all IT and Telecom products and services must be approved by the local IT department.
All IT and Telecom purchases, irrespective of dollar value and including no-cost items, must be reviewed and approved based on the requirements established by this policy and must meet all other unique IT/Telecom-related requirements and technology standards in place at each business unit. All software must be approved by IT prior to use, even if the software is free.
Updated: 9/18/2020
In accordance with the Chancellor's Fiscal Guidance for COVID-19, any and all purchases made by the university must be made in service to the priorites listed below. Please provide the appropriate category when submitting purchasing requests so that it can be included in the requisition information.