Leases:
Most University computers are on a Lease Program. After the lease expires, User Support Services will contact the end-user about the replacement of the equipment. Normally requests for computer equipment for academic departments go through the Academic Vice President's office as part of the budget process.

How To Order:
An order for computer hardware, software, and peripherals may be made via e-mail or fax and must include the following information:

• preparer's name
• recipient's name
• office and department
• quantity and description of items ordered
• budget line to debit

OR complete the Computer Hardware Request Form and email to acquisitions@fordham.edu

Payment Information:
Computer Acquisitions will write the Requisition Purchase Orders (RPO's), Limited Purchase Orders (LPO's), Check Requests, and Budget Transfers, pay all invoices and charge the departments with the information provided.

For additional information, you may contact :

• Frank Borchardt, Director, (718) 817 - 4222
• Jim Castillo (718) 817 - 4221
• Omar Malave (718) 817 - 4220

• Fax Number: (718) 817 - 5796
• E-mail: acquisitions@fordham.edu

Computer Labs

For students who do not currently own a computer, Fordham IT provides public computing facilities for your use and convenience. Computer Lab locations and hours can be found at: www.fordham.edu/computerlabs.

Network Security

Before you access the university network, you must have:

1. installed the latest critical updates and patches for your Operating System,
2. installed Symantec Anti-Virus (free to all students, faculty and staff) or other University approved Anti-Virus software, and,
3. updated it with the latest virus signatures.

For detailed information, please see our Mandatory Network Security Procedure.