Purchasing Support (via SOBO)
Support: Student Organization Business Office (SOBO)
SOBO is present to assist student organizations with any purchasing or money-related questions.
SOBO Financial Transaction Options
- For organizations with budgets in CampusGroups, use the Payment Request step-by-step guide to assist with submitting payment requests and/or reimbursements.
- Direct Payment by the University
- To vendors for Lecture/Speaker Fees or Services defined as involving physical activity. Examples of Services include, but are not limited to, Entertainment fees, Dance/Choreography Workshops, Photography/Videography, Sound/Lighting/Staging, DJs, Coaching, and Rental Service Delivery.
- Reimbursement
- To staff, faculty, student organizations, or Alumni who have paid out of pocket and do not include lecture/speaker fees or services and/or visitor travel (see above definition).
- Receipts must be original, contain the date of purchase, include vendor name and address, itemized description of the purchase, unit price/total, and reflect payment received by the vendor.
- A summary of credit card receipts or tear tabs is not sufficient.
- Phone snapshots of Venmo transactions usually need additional backup.
- The original receipt must be kept in your possession for 60 days in case of AuditProof of Delivery for goods or supplies if not purchased in person.
- Logo Design in addition to CU Brand Approval if applicable.
- Receipts must be original, contain the date of purchase, include vendor name and address, itemized description of the purchase, unit price/total, and reflect payment received by the vendor.
- To staff, faculty, student organizations, or Alumni who have paid out of pocket and do not include lecture/speaker fees or services and/or visitor travel (see above definition).