Purchasing and Payment Guidelines

Updated May 2026

Marketplace Only (submit requisition before items are ordered) Pcard / Department Card Fleet Management Encumbrance in Banner (paid via AP/Accounting processes)
Artists, entertainers, speakers, performers* Travel Expenses (see University Travel Manual for specifics; reimbursement also allowed) Vehicle Maintenance Employee Reimbursements
Books and periodicals Shipping if outside of the University Mailroom (UPS, FedEx, USPS) Vehicle fuel Educational stipends to MU students
Capitalized equipment (equipment over $10K) Emergency Purchases Utilities
Advertising (Digital and Online) Fuel not related to Fleet vehicles University internal payments (mail services, print services, etc.)
Construction and related services* Hospitality/Student activity food purchases (non Sodexo) Payments to other state agencies
Contractual insurance payments Registration fees Accreditation
Furniture, Flooring Memberships with an approved encumbrance from AP Postage for Mail Services
Graphic design and printing services outside of University Communications (Follow UComm policy) Non-contractual print or broadcast media (Following Ucomm policy) Non-Contractual insurance payments
Hazardous and/or radioactive materials
Lease agreements*
Maintenance/service agreements*
Office supplies
Professional services and consulting*
Repairs/alterations occurring on campus*
Equipment Rental*
Promotional Items
Vehicle purchase
Weapons and ammunition
Repairs to equipment (occurring on or off campus)
Misc. Equipment
Electronic or printed subscriptions, periodicals, and publications
Janitorial supplies and equipment
Lab supplies and equipment
Medical supplies and equipment
Medical prescriptions/services payments
Maintenance, repair, and building operating supplies
Contractual services*
Amazon orders (when being purchased with State funding)
Athletic per diem (Prepaid Cards)
Student travel per diem (Prepaid Cards)

*Will require an agreement and the Independent Contractor form may be required if applicable.

Procurement Services
Old Main Room 125
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755

Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Procurement Services is a hybrid office and in-person availability may vary. We recommend contacting our office prior to arrival to confirm in-person availability.

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