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The University offers two convenient methods for making non-travel business purchases: the eProcurement system BuyUSI and the Purchasing Card (PCard).

Use BuyUSI when ANY of the following apply to a purchase:

  • The payment is $5,000 or more
  • The item is from a Catalog Vendor (e.g., Amazon)
  • It is for Chartered Buses, Constructions, Contracts/Agreements, Food Catering via Sodex (Non-Travel), Furniture Items, IT Equipment/Supplies/Software, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Office Supplies, Printing Supplies, or Scientific Equipment/Supplies

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Use a PCard when ALL of the following apply to a purchase:

  • The payment is less than $5,000
  • The vendor is NOT a Catalog Vendor (e.g., Amazon)
  • It is NOT for Chartered Buses, Constructions, Contracts/Agreements, Food Catering via Sodex (Non-Travel), Furniture Items, IT Equipment/Supplies/Software, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Office Supplies, Printing Supplies, or Scientific Equipment/Supplies
  • It is NOT a Travel item (e.g., airfare, lodging, registration fee, etc.)

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