Purchasing Apps for UWSP Tablets

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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

  • Free applications may be downloaded from iTunes or the AppStore.

  • 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.

  • Free applications may be downloaded from sources such as Google Play.

  • If you have a UWSP Purchasing card (P-Card), your P-Card should be used for payment.

Additional Guidelines For Purchasing Apps

  • Apps purchased with State funds must be for educational/work purposes.

  • Applications purchased with your own personal funds for any purpose without prior approval from your department or IT Purchasing cannot be reimbursed.

  • In order to purchase applications with State funds, the tablet where the application is installed must be owned by UWSP.

  • State procurement rules prohibit the purchase of gift cards (including iTunes and Google Play cards) using State issued P-Cards.

  • Computing technology that is owned by UWSP is bound by the University of Wisconsin System's Acceptable Use Policy.

If you need assistance purchasing an application with State funds or have additional purchasing questions?  Contact Information Technology Purchasing.