Your guide to getting assistance with IT-related investments, projects and acquisitions
When you want to implement a new IT system, or make a major update to an existing system, you are making an investment — a commitment of time and money. UW-IT offers services to assist you in all steps of the IT investment process. This website is a general guide to those services and the processes involved in acquiring and implementing your IT system, software solution or equipment to run on campus, or in the cloud.
UW-IT can support your efforts to make your IT solution a success. As you read through this guide to the investment process, think about the critical risk factors that will need to be addressed to ensure that your investment complies with University policies and demonstrates good stewardship of university resources.
The University’s IT Investment Policy
All IT investments, projects and acquisitions at the University of Washington (UW) must comply with policies governing how these investments are approved, reported, tracked, and how money is spent. These policies apply regardless of funding source, and include certain exemptions based on the intended purpose, size and a number of additional factors. UW policies are based on statutory, regulatory and policy requirements of the state of Washington. They also embody good practices and guidelines for planning and management of IT projects and investments.
View the policy