How do I Purchase a University-Owned Computer?

*Please note: This information is for university-owned computers. If you are interested in purchasing a computer for personal use, please view details on our Computer and Devices page.

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 listed in the Dell and Apple Catalogs/Punch-out in uShop (UNCW's eProcurement system). In addition, purchasing from a CPI "Preferred Vendor", currently Dell, allows ITS to provide better support due to:

• Enterprise-grade hardware and support. 
• Provide a 4-year ProSupport Plus warranty.
• On-site hardware repair.
• Includes the required 5-year Absolute Resilience license; this software is a silent background application that assists with recovering university assets that may become lost or stolen.
• All other required software and licensing.

 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 are required to purchase a 5-yr Absolute Resilience Licence. This must be purchased from the Dell Punch-out (Dell is the reseller) and should be the first item on the list. If the Absolute Resilience license is not listed, please submit a Computer Consultation Request to receive a quote for the license.

3. Select and configure a system according to your needs. For specific questions, please contact your Building Consultant by submitting a Computer Consultation Request. For the service type, select "Discuss future computer technology needs to determine what to purchase."
    
4. After your system arrives, your Building Consultant will assist you with setup. Submit a Computer Setup 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: If you are ordering an Apple computer, you are required to purchase a 5-yr Absolute Resilience Licence. This must be purchased from the Dell Punch-out (Dell is the reseller) and should be the first item on the list. If the Absolute Resilience license is not listed, please submit a Computer Consultation Request to receive a quote for the license.

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