Technology Purchases
PERSONAL PURCHASES
Dell and Apple offer discounts to students, faculty and staff who wish to purchase equipment for personal use. Loyola recommends good, better, and best configurations for both of these vendors. Please visit the links below, to connect to the Dell or Apple portal for purchases, and look for the recommendations link.
The Dell / Loyola portal page for recommendations and other Dell products.
The Apple / Loyola portal page for recommendations and other Apple products.
DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASES
Dell desktops and laptops are the standard for department uses. The recommended standard configurations can be found at www.luc.edu/its/config.shtml. To purchase a Loyola standard desktop, laptop or printer for your department, please visit the links below:
If you require hardware or software that is not standard, you'll need to submit an online request for review. Information Technology Services will review your request.
Information & Instructions about the Review Process for Departmental Purchases
Information Technology Services will review non-standard technology purchases for the purpose of ensuring that your departmental purchase will effectively be compatible with Loyola's environment. Read the University Hardware & Software Acquisition Policy here.
In order to effectively review your needs, please provide the following information on the form:
- Please explain the benefits over the standard configuration.
- Will the item be connected to the network?
- Are you requesting ITS assistance in installing or supporting the product?
- Are you purchasing a warranty for service and support?
- Is training required?
- Does a contract need to be signed for this purchase? If so, has the contract been reviewed in accordance with the Contract Policy?
- Have you already contacted the vendor about this purchase? If so, please provide the name and contact information.
When the review is complete, ITS will notify you via e-mail. A copy of the completed review will also be sent to the purchasing department. You do not need to wait for the ITS review to be completed before submitting a purchase requisition, but the Purchasing Deparmtent will not process the request until the review is finished.
Faculty requesting network-based software for student or classroom use should also submit a Request for Installation of Instructional Software form.
If you have questions about this form or the review process, please contact the Technology Support Center at x4-4444. You can also e-mail hw-sw-purchases@luc.edu, for assistance.