Purchasing

Please allow up to 48 hours for all order requests to be placed per ASU SOLS Policy.  

If there are any issues with the order (missing information, international vendors, and new vendors), this may exceed 72 hours.

For all purchasing requests: Please complete the Purchase Request Form (aka “green sheet”) and submit it to sols-business@asu.edu.

Purchase request processes and forms

Business meals (food)

For food purchases: Please submit a Business Meals Form to the Business office

Food delivered or brought onto ASU campus: When requesting the purchase, please attach a PDF of the Maricopa County Restaurant Ratings website with the restaurant you are purchasing the food from. If the restaurant has a priority violation on a routine inspection, we are unable to order from that restaurant.

Additional guidelines and processes can be found at eoss.asu.edu/food-safety-and-health.

Computer and software purchases

Please refer to the SOLS UTO computer policies prior to making a computer or software purchase

Please note: All computer/laptop and software purchases must go through ASU and be paid directly from an ASU account. You will not be reimbursed for a computer or laptop purchase made personally outside of ASU.

Orders over $5000

Please contact the business office prior to making any purchases over $5000 for guidelines and approval process.

Research tax-exempt orders

Scientific equipment over $1000 exclusive of tax or shipping may be tax-exempt if used solely for research and development. Please include the completed tax-exempt form with your purchase request. 

Sole Source purchases

To receive approval for a Sole Source purchase, you must provide justification and specific information. Form can be found here. For more information, contact the business office.

SunRISE online purchasing

SunRISE is a web-based application for ordering supplies and equipment from preferred suppliers. SunRISE is accessed through the Workday financial management system. If you are having trouble logging in, please email sols-business@asu.edu for assistance. 

Vehicle purchases

The university has strict guidelines for purchasing an ASU vehicle.  Please contact the Business Office for assistance.