Device & Accessory Purchasing Guidelines
Computers and specific peripheral devices should be purchased directly through ITS using the forms indicated below. However, most small office equipment and accessories can be purchased through Falcons Purch.
Please use the table below to determine the proper method for making your purchase.
If purchasing through Amazon you will receive he following message:
Certain technology purchases need to be made through the IT department.
Please review the Device and Accessory Purchasing Guidelines here: https://www.bgsu.edu/its/support/udevice/device-accessory-purch.html
Please be sure to review the table on this page to ensure you are using the appropriate purchase process.
Please review our Delivery of Equipment Purchased Through ITS article for more information about the delivery of purchased items.
The screen casting feature available on consumer streaming devices (e.g. Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, etc.) is not compatible with the BGSU network and BGSU owned devices (computers and tablets). As of October 2022, ITS has an active project to determine a supported solution.
ITS Device & Accessory Purchases
| Device/Accessory | Purchase Method | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Laptop | University Device Request Form | Standard devices include: Dell laptop, Apple Macbook Air & Apple MacBook Pro. Additional information and device specs are available on our University Devices webpage. |
| Fujitsu OnBase Scanner | University Device Request Form | Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. |
| Monitor(s) | University Device Request Form | The BGSU standard model is a 24” Dell monitor. Select Device Add-On/Accessory and select Monitor from the list of standard accessories. If you would like to request a non-standard monitor, please use the same process and detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. |
| iPad | University Device Request Form | Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. View Tablets at BGSU article for more information. Engraving of department name is discouraged, as it can add a month or more of lead time. iPad accessories including pencils, keyboards and covers should be ordered directly through your department. |
| eReader | University Device Request Form | Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. |
| Android Tablet | University Device Request Form | Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. View Tablets at BGSU article for more information. |
| Printer | Office Printer Request | |
| TV | TV Purchase Request Form | For Four Winds/Digital Sign requests, please refer to the "Four Winds/Digital Sign" section of this table. |
| TV Mount | Planning, Design & Construction Project Request Form | |
| Projector | Planning, Design & Construction Project Request Form | |
| Wired Keyboard | Falcons Purch | |
| Wireless Keyboard | Falcons Purch | |
| Wired Mouse | Falcons Purch | |
| Wireless Mouse | Falcons Purch | |
| Tablet Cover | Falcons Purch | |
| Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) | Falcons Purch | |
| USB Thumb/Flash Drive | Falcons Purch | |
| External Storage Drive | Falcons Purch | Purchases of over $250.00 should be requested using the University Device Request form. Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. |
| Computer Parts | University Device Request Form | Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. |
| Conference/Hybrid Teaching Technology | Falcons Purch | Purchases of over $1000.00 should be requested using the University Device Request form. Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. |
| Bluetooth Headset | Falcons Purch | |
| Wacom Drawing Tablet | Falcons Purch | Non-Wacom tablets may not be supported on University devices. |
| Desktop Computer Power Cord | University Device Request Form | This item is typically in stock and offered free of charge. Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. |
| Ethernet Cables (10' or less) | University Device Request Form | This item is typically in stock and offered free of charge. Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. |
| Laptop Computer Power Cord/Charger | Select Device Add-On/Accessory and Laptop Power Cord/Charger from the standard accessories list type. | |
| Laptop Display Adapter | Falcons Purch | HDMI cable, HDMI to mini display adapter, etc. |
| Docking Station | University Device Request Form | Select Device Add-On/Accessory and Docking Station from the standard accessories list type. |
| Four Winds/Digital Sign | Four Winds/Digital Sign Request Form | |
| Printer Ink/Toner | Contact ComDoc | For non-ComDoc printers use Falcons Purch. |
| Webcam | Falcons Purch |
ITS does not recommend the use of Chromebooks because they are not compatible with many academic and enterprise applications.
Updated: 12/19/2023 02:04PM