Overview
The campus standards below are intended to provide for a successful computing experience at CU Boulder for students, faculty and staff.
Standard Computers
OIT recommendations for purchasing a new computer customized to your needs.
Computer Peripherals
Guidance on using and purchasing peripherals such as monitors, docks, webcams and headsets.
Student Shopping List
A basic shopping list for students to be prepared when arriving to the CU Boulder campus.
Software Catalog
A list of software available at CU Boulder.
Software Lifecycle
A guide to know when it is time to retire/upgrade a software application.
Using an Existing or Used Computer
If you want to use an existing or used computer on campus, refer to the Supported Software and Hardware list. This list of minimum standards communicates what the IT Service Center, Buff Techs, and Dedicated Desktop Support will support.
Purchasing Non-Standard Hardware
Although we strongly encourage you to purchase standard hardware, there are cases where a non-standard purchase may be required. To make a non-standard purchase, follow the steps below.
- Review the Standard Computers page to ensure your needs are not met by standard equipment, and adhere to Secure Computing for CU Boulder.
- Submit a request for OIT Asset Management to review. Provide a business justification for the non-standard equipment as well as specs, costs and warranty information.
- OIT Asset Management will review and approve if the requirements are met. If approved, OIT will send you an approval letter.
- Submit a request to the Procurement Service Center that includes the approval letter provided by OIT.
Smartphones
If you are using a smartphone to connect to OIT services, use iPhone or Android phones. OIT support is limited to Microsoft O365, Google Mail, UCB Wireless, and basic device troubleshooting.
