Faculty and Staff: Institutional: Computer & Hardware Purchase

Before purchasing a computer, please make sure it meets the minimum institutional standard. Remember a non-standard computer system may have no on-site support and can incur a fee-based service.  Click here for Minimum Institutional specifications.

Institutional purchases using University funds are open to departments and individual GU faculty and staff with spending authority for capital equipment. All departmental Finanacial Administers, responsible for purchasing, must provide a valid GU budget number and abide by all University procurement regulations (please reference the Consolidated Billing Policy). 

Are you sure?

If you are undecided as to whether you need to purchase a brand new computer, visit the Computer Replacement Cycle Program Web page before you buy anything. 

To purchase a computer, choose from the following links to place your order:

Institutional purchases through your Department or through central funding 

Purchases can be made through your department or office or through central offices.

Further details on centrally funded computer (computer replacement cycle)

Replacement cycle computers or centrally funded computers are available for new faculty members in new full-time positions with departments that are: a) Supported by TSS b) Not solely funded with outside grants.

PROCard USERS

The University offers standard computer workstation and laptops that can be purchased directly with your PROCard. Standards include Dell and Apple laptop and workstations for University services, Main Campus, and the Medical Center. The Business School offers a Lenova standard. Computer workstations and laptops outside the University standard recommendations should not be purchased directly on the PROCard.

Main campus faculty and staff members who are full time and not grant funded are on a campus-funded 3 year replacement cycle for their primary workstation. Click here for information on the Main Campus Replacement Cycle.

Exception Process: What if I need something else?

If you require an exception please contact Jacalyn Banks, Associate Director, University Information Services at jlb48@georgetown.edu or 202 687-8812 for assistance. Exceptions are often required for machines intended for use with more data intensive software applications, some media applications, and research purposes. Consultation is designed to ensure that the workstation is compatible with the systems and services that you need and includes all the components that you require. For multiple or higher priced workstations and laptops, we can sometimes negotiate a deeper discount with Dell or Apple on your behalf.

Law School and Business School may contact their local technology centers directly for exceptions.

If you have further questions go to Frequently Asked Questions about Institutional Purchases or contact the Hoya Help Desk.