Software Purchasing

For software needed in a lab or classroom, please allow at least two weeks to complete the process. ITS must evaluate the request for compatibility within the environment as well as verify current software licensing contracts to prevent unnecessary purchasing. If necessary, additional licenses must be purchased; license keys are then received and installed on the appropriate computers.

All software purchases must be approved by ITS. Orders must be evaluated by ITS for security and compatibility within the environment as well as verified with LMU's current software licensing contracts to prevent unnecessary purchasing. These purchases must have approval from a department head with budget authority and this approval must be stated in writing to start the process. Please allow at least two weeks for the purchase process to be completed. Specific budget information must be provided to complete the purchase. License keys are then received and installed on university-owned computers.

To use your Faculty Software Allowance (FSA), please use the ‘Order Software’ form in ServiceNow to receive ITS approval. Once your request is approved, you may proceed with your software purchase and request reimbursement through an Expense Report in Workday. For instructions on submitting an Expense Report click here. For more information on FSA, click here.

For a list of software that can be installed on your home computer(s), refer to the following:

• For faculty and staff
• For students