1. Review the Standardized Computer Program at http://www.ou.edu/ouit/computer_standardization This page provides links to the Computer Standardization Policy, information on standardized computers and the exception process, and links to the OKC campus purchasing details.
2. The button within Oklahoma City – Purchase Details (see How Do I Purchase a Computer?) will take you to the IT Service Portal and requires you to login using your OUHSC username and password.
3. If you are not redirected to the Hardware Category in the IT Service Portal catalog, select Hardware in the left-hand menu. You can filter device platform (Dell Computers, Apple Computers) using the links directly below the Hardware category. Select the title or “view details” for the standard computer you would like to purchase.
4. The individual computer catalog page will list key information about the computer, including:
- Device specifications
- Expected lifespan of the computer
- The monthly cost-to-own calculation (total cost / minimum lifespan)
- Warranty information
Use the form on the catalog item page to provide the required order information, below, and click Next on the bottom-right corner of the page:
- Computer support team (i.e., Tier 1 group). [Computer is shipped to this group.]
- Intended computer business use: admin/office, clinical, research, or other
- Chartfield account for billing, and
- Selected accessories, if any.
5. On the Choose Options page, select the Quantity for each item (click the “Options” link to see the drop-down number selector if it not already displayed). When complete, click Next on the bottom-right corner of the page.
6. Review the complete order and click Order Now to finalize the purchase.
7. Finally, you will be redirected to a Request status page where you can always see the status of the request as well as contact the fulfillment teams working to complete your order.
