All applications purchased with University funds are University property. For questions about purchasing apps for your University-owned tablet, please contact IT Purchasing.
Purchasing iPad Applications
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Free applications may be downloaded from iTunes or the AppStore.
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IT Purchasing receives reduced costs on many iOS applications. All iOS apps purchased with University funds, including app purchases which are grant-funded or approved through your department, must go through Information Technology Purchasing.
Purchasing Android Tablet Applications
There are a variety of sources for Android applications. Currently, UWSP does not have purchase agreements in place. The following guidelines apply.
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Free applications may be downloaded from sources such as Google Play.
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If you have a UWSP Purchasing card (P-Card), your P-Card should be used for payment.
Additional Guidelines For Purchasing Apps
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Apps purchased with State funds must be for educational/work purposes.
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Applications purchased with your own personal funds for any purpose without prior approval from your department or IT Purchasing cannot be reimbursed.
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In order to purchase applications with State funds, the tablet where the application is installed must be owned by UWSP.
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State procurement rules prohibit the purchase of gift cards (including iTunes and Google Play cards) using State issued P-Cards.
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Computing technology that is owned by UWSP is bound by the University of Wisconsin System's Acceptable Use Policy.