Western Kentucky University

IT Division - Discounts & Purchasing

Discounts & Purchasing

Discounts on software, hardware, and cellular devices are available through the IT Division.  Please see each section below for the different types of discounts available.

Cellular

WKU Students and Employees receive a discount from the following cellular providers: AT&T and Sprint.  WKU Students receive 8% from AT&T and 10% from Sprint.  WKU Employees receive 15% from AT&T and 23% from Sprint.  Please visit the WKU Cellular Discount Portal to learn more about cellular discounts, services, and equipment.

Personal Computer Purchasing

Technical Support Services works with Apple and Dell to maintain a discount purchasing programs for faculty, staff, students and other members of the WKU community personal purchases. The programs are intended for the purchase of computers for personal use, with personal funds only.

Software Discounts

Discounted Microsoft and Adobe software is offered to WKU faculty, staff, and students for their personally owned computers.  To view available software titles, login to the WKU Software Center and click the Personal tab.

WKU Computer Purchasing

Technical Support Services works with Apple and Dell to maintain institutional purchasing programs for the purchase of standard computers that will be owned by WKU and paid for with university funds. The recommended configurations on these sites are priced to reflect university discounts, tax exempt benefit, and are configured to meet all minimum standards for support and compatibility.

Announcements

Helpdesk Summer Hours
The IT Helpdesk summer hours (running May 14 thru August 12) are Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday noon to 8:00 p.m.
Front Desk Relocation
During construction on Mass Media and Technology Hall third floor (starting May 14), the Technical Support Services front desk serving ResNet and Desktop Support will be located outside of MMTH 314.

Systems Status

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Upcoming Training

Date Time Title
5/2910:30amAdvanced OU Campus - Galleries and Foms
5/291:00pmBlackboard SafeAssign
5/302:00pmIntro to Desktop Video Conferencing


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