Ways to Buy (Methods)
Discover the various methods available for making purchases at the university.
On-Campus Purchase |
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The university offers a wide range of essential goods and services through on-campus providers. In some cases, you must use these resources instead of off-campus options. Many requests are submitted via the UCR Work Order System Portal.
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| Campus Dining Services | Provides dining and catering for on-campus events; required source for most campus food purchases. |
| UCR Bookstore | Office supplies, apparel, technology, and course materials available to departments. |
| Digital Print Services | Printing, copying, and mailing services for campus units. |
| Facilities Services | Handles building maintenance, installations, and work orders. Submit via Work Order System Portal. |
| Fleet Services | Vehicle rentals, fueling, and maintenance for university operations. |
| Communications Services | Phone, data, and network connectivity solutions for departments. |
| Mail Services | Campus and external mail distribution, shipping, and delivery support. |
Off-Campus Purchase |
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| Use these options only when on-campus resources cannot meet your needs. Before purchasing, confirm required approvals under Pre-Purchase Approvals & Guidance. | |
| Procurement Card (PCard) | Preferred and efficient method for unrestricted purchases under $10K. Issued through US Bank to authorized employees. Learn more about the PCard program. |
| Oracle Financials - Procurement | UCR’s eProcurement platform for catalog ordering and purchase orders.
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