As of FY2024, IT Services no longer leases computers and peripherals to departments. These same items may be purchased via the Computer Acquisitions Program. This article contains pertinent information about the transition from leasing to purchasing departmental computers. Select a topic from the list below to learn more:
Existing computer leases will be honored and are unaffected by the change in billing methodology. The leases will continue to be billed monthly until either they are bought out by the customer, or they reach the end of the lease term.
Service levels will not be affected by the change in billing structure. IT Services will continue to swap out or repair computers at no additional cost for up to four years from the date of purchase to setup.
Computer costs do not include IT Services Desktop Support fees. Desktop Support is billed annually as a separate charge each October.
Dell models are expected to cost between $1,100 to $2,700.
Apple models are expected to cost between $1,800 to $4,200.
Computer expenses in FY2024 will likely be higher than FY2023 actual expenses due to the upfront payment for all new computers. Note: Departments/units will continue to pay existing computer leases. In the future, computer expenses will be based on the number of computers purchased during the fiscal year.
No. Pre-purchases or prepayment is prohibited by University recharge guidelines. Computers will be billed after they have been deployed.
Computer purchases use subaccount 2400 with a transaction description of "purchased computers."
Please email Emmanuel Noisette at enoisette@uchicago.edu with any questions regarding the Computer Acquisitions Program.