Software Purchases- LTS Staff

Ordering single licenses or small quantities (less than 10 of the same software title)

Ordering more than 10 licenses of the same software title




Ordering software: single copies or small quantities (less than 10 licenses of the same title)

1. Before ordering software, check the Software List for availibility of the same or comparable software

2. Check vendor web page or online catalog for pricing.

3. Complete Software Procurement Request  [For use by LTS staff only]

4. Take completed procurement form to supervisor for approval.

5. For orders UNDER $2,000:
    Credit Card:
        A. Present signed procurement form to obtain credit card
        B. Place order
        C. Retain the procurement form and all documents and receipts
    Purchase Order: (when credit card payment is not accepted):
        A. Present signed procurement form to the Business Office
        B. Business Office generates a Purchase Order and sends it to the vendor
        C. When software arrives, send copy of the packing slip to the Business Office


6. For orders OVER $2,000:
    Credit Card: can not be used on orders over $2,000
    Purchase Order:
        A. Present signed procurement form to the Business Office
        B. Business Office generates a Purchase Order and sends it to the vendor
        C. When software arrives, send copy of the packing slip to the Business Office


7. When software is received, retain documentation according to the Computer Software - Copyright Law Compliance policy


Ordering software: more than 10 licenses of the same title for academic use

1. Before ordering software, check the Software List for availibility of the same or comparable software

2. Complete the request form here: request forms

(Note: requestor is responsible for obtaining authorization for this purchase)