Does your office or department have, or is considering, a new software request?

For new software requests, the first step is to check out the Software Review Process and submit a Software Request Form. 

This intake step is applicable whether the software is installed locally or accessed via the cloud, and whether free to use or paid. Procurement and Academic Technology and User Services (ATUS) will review the request to understand the full scope of the need, identify possible alternatives that are already used at Western, and advise the requestor on next steps. Please note that software is a controlled item per STN-U5348.01B, requiring pre-approval from Procurement. Requestors are not permitted to purchase software with their Western-issued credit card, nor to purchase software with personal funds and be reimbursed, without prior approval from Procurement.

Please be advised that in addition to the contract for the purchase and/or use of the software, separate data sharing agreements (DSA) are often required per RCW 39.263.340, and apply when sharing category 3 or higher data as defined by the State of Washington.