Device & Accessory Purchasing Guidelines

Computers and specific peripheral devices should be purchased directly through ITS using the forms indicated below. However, most small office equipment and accessories can be purchased through Falcons Purch.

Please use the table below to determine the proper method for making your purchase.

What Is Included With My University Laptop?

Falcons Purch Information

BGSU Purchasing Department

Amazon Purchases

If purchasing through Amazon you will receive he following message:

Certain technology purchases need to be made through the IT department.

Please review the Device and Accessory Purchasing Guidelines here: https://www.bgsu.edu/its/support/udevice/device-accessory-purch.html

Please be sure to review the table on this page to ensure you are using the appropriate purchase process.

Equipment Delivery Information

Please review our Delivery of Equipment Purchased Through ITS article for more information about the delivery of purchased items.

Streaming Devices & Screen Casting

The screen casting feature available on consumer TVs and streaming devices (e.g. Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, etc.) is not compatible with the BGSU network and BGSU owned devices (computers and tablets). Please refer to the table below for a supported option or contact ITS for another option that requires an existing computer in place.

ITS Device & Accessory Purchases

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Device/Accessory	Purchase Method	Details
Android Tablet	University Device Request Form	Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field. View Tablets at BGSU article for more information.
Bluetooth Headset	Falcons Purch
Computer Parts	University Device Request Form	Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field.
Computer/Laptop	University Device Request Form	Standard devices include: Dell laptop, Apple Macbook Air & Apple MacBook Pro. Additional information and device specs are available on our University Devices webpage.
Conference/Hybrid Teaching Technology	Falcons Purch	Purchases of over $1000.00 should be requested using the University Device Request form. Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field.
Desktop Computer Power Cord	University Device Request Form	This item is typically in stock and offered free of charge. Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field.
Docking Station	University Device Request Form	Select Device Add-On/Accessory and Docking Station from the standard accessories list type.
eReader	University Device Request Form	Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field.
Ethernet Cables (10' or less)	University Device Request Form	This item is typically in stock and offered free of charge. Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field.
External Storage Drive	Falcons Purch	Purchases of over $250.00 should be requested using the University Device Request form. Select Device Add-On/Accessory. Detail your request in the Non-standard accessories field.

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Chromebooks

ITS does not recommend the use of Chromebooks because they are not compatible with many academic and enterprise applications.

Updated: 01/13/2025 10:33AM