Enterprise Software Acquisition

The Enterprise Software Acquisition form was implemented to allow management and review of Software and IT Services purchases at the University.  The Enterprise Software Acquisition form should be submitted prior to the purchase.

Use of the form applies to all system and software acquisitions of all dollar values, including $0 software licenses. Please note, that before submitting a requisition, you can review low or non-cost available products and services that may fit the same requirements. 

Submission of the Enterprise Software Acquisition form will start a workflow that includes cost center approval, software review by information services, accessibility checks, etc. 

 
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