Non-Essential Open Orders

March 20, 2020

In efforts of minimizing non-essential purchase order shipments to the University’s receiving areas and closed buildings, departments are urged to cancel open purchase orders for non-essential items that have been placed within the last 60 days by Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Please notify suppliers of your cancellations 

If you are unsure whether your orders are essential or not, please see the following list that defines essential purchase orders below:

  • Life-Safety for UHS, Student Affairs, Facilities

  • Items required for online teaching needs.

  • Lab supplies necessary to maintain living cell lines

  • Supplies necessary to promote COVID-19 rapid testing or therapeutics.