MSU Departments
Special note to departments about hardware orders:
The equipment screening process, formerly required on all Contract & Grant accounts (i.e. 61-0000 - 61-9999 and 71-0100 - 71-4999), has been eliminated. However, the department and principal investigator are responsible for ensuring that duplicate or unnecessary purchases are avoided. Departments should check inventory listings to meet this requirement. All equipment purchased with federal funds (i.e. 61-0000 - 61-5999), must have the following certification on, or attached to the requisition.

  "I certify that this equipment is necessary and will be used primarily, or exclusively for the 
 project(s) to which the costs will be charged. 

  ______________________________________ PI or Project Representative 

Vendors and Discounts
The Computer Store currently has contracts with hundreds of vendors including: Apple, IBM, Lexmark, Hewlett Packard, Dell, Microsoft, Mathematica, SAS, SPSS, Corel and many others. Discounts vary by vendor.

Eligibility and Restrictions for Personal Purchases
Eligible purchasers include MSU faculty, academic and non-academic staff, graduate assistants and students. Personal purchases for hardware are limited to one desktop system, one portable system, one laser printer, and one non-laser printer per year. A more through description of restrictions and guidelines for personal purchases is available from on the purchase agreement form. Additional restrictions vary by vendor. Contact the MSU Computer Store at (517) 432-0700 for more information.

Payment Information
Hardware Order final payments for personal orders must be paid by certified check, cashier's check, money order, Visa or Mastercard. Final payment by cashier's check, certified check, or money order often provides for a cash discount price (ask for details). Orders may be placed with a deposit of $100 (payable with cash, personal check, visa, or mastercard).

Billing Questions from MSU Departments
Billing information should be directed to our accounting department Sue Weesner at (517) 432-5354. A new form will soon be available for your convenience.

Financing
Financing is available from vendor loan programs (where available) or through the MSU Federal Credit Union.

Support
Computer Store staff will contact you regarding pick-up of your equipment once it arrives. Support will continue to be available after your purchase has been made and you have set up your equipment. If you have any questions please send email to cstore@msu.edu or contact the MSU Computer Store at (517) 432-0700.

Service
Service for Dell, Apple, and other vendors is available from MSU Computer Repair, 120 Computer Center, 353-5266.

Many vendors also have on-site service available during the warranty period. Please see the support web page for information on how to contact our vendors.