Common Categories
| Purchase Categories | Notes |
|---|---|
| Abstract or Journal Publication Fee | Domestic only Added Jan. 2024 |
| Advertisements | Domestic only |
| Amazon Purchases | Must go through UCLA's dedicated Amazon Business account |
| Appreciation Gifts (includes sympathy flowers) | Must follow G-41 and G-42 policies |
| Books/eBooks | Added Jan. 2024 |
| Certification Fees | Domestic only |
| Conferences (virtual & in-person) | If the conference attendee has a T&E card, the T&E card is the preferred method of payment for conference registration. If a conference attendee does not have a T&E card, a PCard can only be used to pay the conference registration fee. The registration fee must meet the following criteria:
NOTE: UCLA PCards cannot be used for conference registration fees from foreign merchants, even if the conference takes place domestically. |
| Electrical Components | Added Jan. 2024 |
| Insurance Premiums for Donor Events | Must follow the steps outlined in Insurance & Risk Management's Use of Donor Homes/Facilities for Fundraising web page. Added Jan. 2024 |
| Job Postings | Domestic only |
| Office Supplies | Added Jan. 2024 |
| Professional Subscriptions (e.g., LA Business Journal) | Domestic only |
| One-Time Online Course | Domestic only |
| Online Webinars | Domestic only |
| Professional License Renewal | Domestic only |
| Software (see NOTE restrictions) | Domestic only. Must receive TPRM approval from IT and J-Req approval from Purchasing.
Added Jan. 2024 |
Common Vendors
| Vendor | Notes |
|---|---|
| Airgas | Added Jan. 2024 |
| BlueTriton | Excludes single-use plastics Added Jan. 2024 |
| Cintas | Added Jan. 2024 |
| FedEx | Be aware of hazardous material compliance and follow each vendor's shipping guidelines. Lithium-ion batteries are considered a hazardous material and are very common. Added Jan. 2024 |
| Iron Mountain | Added Jan. 2024 |
| Linde | Added Jan. 2024 |