Purchasing Support (via Student Business Office)
Support: Student Business Office (SBO)
SBO is present to assist student organizations with any purchasing or money-related questions.
- It is located in the Central Campus Service Center on the 4th floor of Willard Straight Hall.
- Hours of operation: Tuesday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm (closed for lunch between 12 -1 pm)
- Contact: SBO Online Help Desk
- Schedule a virtual Zoom meeting
SBO 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.
- If goods or supplies were not purchased in person, the original receipt must be kept for 60 days if you need proof of delivery.
- 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).