Making Purchases
Computers Expand dropdownThe standard, IT approved configured desktop and laptop models are purchased through the EProcurement Purchasing Portal.
Tablets Expand dropdownTablets are considered a non-standard item and are not supported by the IT Department Help Desk. A department campus tech, (official IT position) must agree to support the device or a support package (Apple Care), extended warranty should be purchased for the tablet (iPad, Surface Pro, etc.). Tablets require a purchase requisition, a business justification needs to be provided for review prior to ordering, and should not be bought via Pcard.
Printers and Copiers Expand dropdown- Multi-Functioning Devices (MFDs) – Please contact Kristen Gregoire 7-1204 or email [email protected] for information on Xerox products and services.
- Printers – Printers are considered a non-standard item. Contact [email protected] for information.
Computer Peripherals and Accessories Expand dropdownGo to the EProcurement Purchasing Portal for information.
Please contact the IT Help Desk prior to purchasing any software at 734.487.2120 for assistance. Software purchases should be facilitated via purchase requisition. Visit the IT site for more information for software applications.
- Start here and submit a ticket for Software purchase requests through the IT Service Portal
- Additional Requirements and Approvals for Software Purchases:
The goal is to ensure the review and pre-approval for any software or Cloud services that:
- Is University wide-in scope ( i.e. used by individuals outside of the purchaser’s department)
- Requires University data to be hosted or stored outside the University Data Center
- Requires a connection to, or data from, the Banner ERP system or other EMU software platforms
- Requires IT resources to install, upgrade, support, or maintain the software or cloud service.
If your software purchase meets any of the above criteria, please click here to login to the IT Service Portal to start the approval process. Once you login, Click on Popular Services, View All, All Application Support Items and Software Purchase Pre-Approval.
- Steelcase/NBS
- Knoll/American Interiors, password: Ypsilanti
- Herman Miller/Work Squared
Should only be used for business purchases along with University issued credit cards.
- Eagle Card Discount Program
- Office Depot EMU EPP Card [PDF]
(Should only be used for employees' personal purchases and will be charged tax. Employees would show this card first, then pay with cash, check or personal credit card.)