Information Technology offers a variety of academic, scientific, technical and productivity software products for departments and individual faculty, staff and students. There are several ways to obtain software:
University departments may purchase computers and peripherals through the UM Volume Purchase Agreements. However, IT does not manage procurement for all items available on the Volume Purchasing Agreement contracts. If you are interested in purchasing hardware or software, please submit a ticket to the IT Service Desk.
It is the policy of Missouri S&T to honor software license agreements and to require all users to do likewise. Information Technology will not knowingly assist in, or permit its equipment to be used in, violation of such agreements. The software must not be copied from someone else or loaned to someone else for them to copy. The license agreement expires upon the termination of the user's affiliation with Missouri S&T.
Purchase Approval Policy
Pursuant to UM Rules and Regulations BPM-12004, all IT and telecom products and services must be approved by the local IT department.
All technology (hardware, software, and services) purchases, regardless of dollar value, including no-cost items, must be reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements established by this policy and must meet all other unique technology-related requirements and technology standards in place at each business unit. All hardware, software, and services must be approved by IT prior to use, even if the technology is free.