*Please note: This information is for university-owned computers. If you are interested in purchasing a computer for personal use, see details here.

The UNC System Office has a required bulk IT purchasing program called Combined Pricing Initiative (CPI). The easiest, fastest way to order a computer on campus is to select one of the CPI computers which are listed in the Dell and Apple Catalogs/Punch-out in uShop (UNCW's eProcurement system). In addition, purchasing a CPI computer allows ITS to provide better support due to:

• Standardization and better quality hardware.
• Having images for expedient deployment and effective support.
• The inclusion of Absolute (formerly called Computrace) to protect university data (All computers, regardless of whether they are a CPI computer, require the purchase of Absolute).
• Having enterprise standard hardware.
• Having a longer warranty period, saving each department repair costs.

 How do I purchase an approved (CPI) Apple or Dell computer? 
 

1. Log into mySeaport > Select "Employee Essentials" > select "uShop."
    
2. Click either the Dell or Apple link from the "Computers/Electronics" section.

   *Please note: If you are ordering an Apple computer, you also need to purchase a Computrace Licence. This should be purchased from the Dell Punch-out (Dell is the reseller) and should be the first item on the list.

3. Select and configure a system according to your needs. For specific questions, please contact your Building Consultant by submitting a service request. For the service type, select "Request a computer consultation."
    
4. After your system arrives, your Building Consultant will assist you with setup. Submit a service request. For the service type, select "New computer setup."
    

How do I submit a Computer Exception to purchase something outside of the approved CPI devices?
 

1. Log into mySeaport > Select "Employee Essentials" > select "uShop." 
    
2. Click the "Non-Standard Computer Form" link from the "Computers/Electronics" section.

   *Please note: You need to purchase a 5-year Absolute license for each computer.  This should be purchased from the Dell Punch-out (Dell is the reseller) and should be the first item on the list.

3. Fill out the "Non-Standard Computer Request" form.
    
4. After your system arrives, your Building Consultant will assist you with setup and installing Computrace. Submit a service request. For the service type, select "New computer setup."