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IT Store

VIMS IT purchases computers and accessories in bulk at a deep discount and makes them available to departments at our cost. There is no markup.

Equipment in stock ships faster than a quote-and-order cycle, because we already have it.

Browse the VIMS IT Store at: 

 itstore.vims.edu

Sign in with your VIMS credentials to see what is in stock and place an order.

What the store offers

Equipment Notes
Laptops Dell Pro 5 16":  Intel Core Ultra 5, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
Desktops Dell Pro Slim Plus: Intel Core Ultra 5, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
Monitors Dell Pro 24" and 27" with and without Hubs
Accessories Docking stations, UPS backup batteries, etc

What still needs a quote

The Store carries standard equipment we buy in volume. Submit a service request at ithelp.vims.edu for a quote if you need:

  • A configuration not in the Store, such as additional memory, storage, or a dedicated graphics card
  • Apple hardware
  • Workstations for modeling, GIS, or imagery processing
  • Servers, storage, or networking equipment
  • Field or lab computing equipment
  • Peripherals we do not stock
  • Software licenses. See Software and Tools

How ordering works

Ordering Instructions

  1.  Place your order in the Store. Sign in, add equipment to your cart, and check out. You will see an on-screen confirmation and receive a confirmation email.
  2.  Forward the confirmation email to your department Financial Officer. They will need it to create the Journal Transfer. Not all staff can submit journals, which is why this step goes through your Financial Officer rather than you.
  3. Your Financial Officer submits a Journal Transfer in Workday. Funds transfer to worktag DS009703 (VIMS1 Campus Computer Purchases), with a PDF of your order attached to the journal.
  4. IT approves the worktag and submits a provisioning request. Once the journal routes to us for the DS009703 approval, we start the setup or delivery process.
  5. We deliver. Computers are provisioned before delivery. Accessories are delivered as-is.

Equipment is held for 10 business days after checkout. If the Journal Transfer has not been submitted by then, the hold is released and the equipment returns to available stock. 

Delivery happens within 3 business days of journal approval.

Sign in to the Store to check your order status.

Common questions

How much does it cost? You pay what IT paid. There is no markup. Sign in to the Store for current pricing.
Who can order?  All staff and students with prior approval from their supervisor or advisor.
Can I use grant funds? Check with your Financial Officer and grant administrator.
Can I return equipment? Contact Christie Foreman at cgforeman@vims.edu to discuss return options.
I need something that is not in the Store. Submit a service request at ithelp.vims.edu and we will quote it.