Buy Your Used SPU Computer or Other Surplus Equipment for Personal Use

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Last updated: Apr 03, 2024 by Hernandez, Jess
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At the time of your scheduled SPU computer upgrade you will have the option to purchase your used device as a personal computer and at times, other surplus equipment when it is available.

Equipment Purchase Prices*

Laptops

13" Windows Standard Laptop - 4+ years old

  • $250.00

13" Standard Macbook Air Laptop - 6+ years old 

  • $250.00

Computers will come with the original version of the operating system that was installed when purchased from the vendor. 

Monitor, docking station and other peripherals are not included or available for purchase.

Desktops

Windows Standard Desktop - 5+ years old

  • $150.00

Standard Mac OS Desktop (mini) - 6+ years old

  • $150.00

Computers will come withe the original version of the operating system that was installed when purchased from the vendor.

Monitor, hubs, cables and other peripherals are not included or available for purchase.

Projectors

When in stock, used projectors from our classrooms are available for purchase "as-is" to the SPU faculty, staff and current students (currently enrolled in courses).

Hitachi Projector*

  • $50.00**

*limit of three per person, on a first-come, first-serve basis (no reservations)

*This pricing reflects the standard SPU configuration for laptops and desktops. Custom laptops (e.g. High-performance/ultraportable Macs, high performance Windows devices, tablets, etc.) may be priced differently. Contact help@spu.edu with questions.

Conditions of Purchasing Your Used SPU Computer

If the position will not be refilled or rehired, or the computer is deemed eligible for replacement by CIS, then the device may be eligible to be purchased by the departing individual. 

When a faculty or staff person purchases their former SPU computer or a projector to use as a personal device, the expectation is that it will no longer be used in their capacity as an SPU employee. In other words, the device is no longer supported by the University. This means that for computers, a new operating system will be installed, institutional data is removed, and the hard drive is decrypted. SPU devices that have been purchased as personal devices may no longer be connected to SPU resources, and CIS will treat the device as such upon point of purchase. See the formal policy on the purchase of used SPU computer equipment here: Centralized PC Purchasing Policy#Faculty/StaffPurchaseofUsedComputers

Initiating the Process of Purchasing Your Used SPU Computer/Equipment

To express interest in purchasing your device and to initiate the process, first and foremost, reach out to the CIS Help Desk by emailing help@spu.edu to open a ticket. The HelpDesk staff will work with our budget manager to determine the cost to purchase your device, if its a nonstandard device, otherwise see above. HelpDesk Technicians will also assist with acquiring the necessary information, signatures and scheduling an appointment at the HelpDesk to purchase your device.

How to Purchase Your Used SPU Computer

  1. Make a HelpDesk Ticket.
  2. Bring device and appropriate power cables.
  3. A HelpDesk technician will prepare your computer for personal use. 
  4. When the computer is ready, the technician will schedule a pick-up time.
  5. At the scheduled time, please bring cash or check to pay for the device at its listed sale price.
    1. Please make out all checks to Seattle Pacific University.
  6. The technician will also have you fill out and sign an SPU Transfer of Equipment Form. 


How to Purchase Other Used Equipment (Projectors)

When you come to the CIS Help Desk to pick up your projector, also bring the following:

  1. Make a HelpDesk Ticket.
  2. When the device is ready, the technician will schedule a pick-up time.
  3. At the scheduled time, please bring cash or check to pay for the device at its listed sale price.
    1. Please make out all checks to Seattle Pacific University.
  4. The technician will also have you fill out and sign an SPU Transfer of Equipment Form.