Can I Move My Office Computer to a New Location on Campus?

Question

Can I move my office computer equipment to a new location or department on campus?

Answer

It is BGSU standard operating procedure that most computers assigned to an employee stay with that employee until either it is replaced by ITS, or the employee leaves BGSU; at which time it will be returned to ITS inventory. If an employee moves departments or offices, the computer and associated equipment will move with them.

Situations in which BGSU employees are not permitted to move their equipment to a new location/department on campus are outlined below. If your situation falls under one of the below circumstances, please do not move your equipment to your new location. In all other situations, employees may move their devices with them.

  • Employees moving from an Auxiliary Department to a Non-Auxiliary Department.
  • Employees moving from a Non-Auxiliary Department to an Auxiliary Department. 
  • A shared office computer.
  • The computer has specialized software that is only on that device.

If you require assistance in moving your computer equipment, please review our service page and submit the online request form.

Information on moving/returning university telephone equipment is available here. 

View our ITS Device Moves Handout

For additional assistance, please contact Information Technology Services at 419-372-0999 or through chat.

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University Device Move/Return Request
Request assistance moving your computer equipment to another location on campus, or to return an unneeded device to ITS inventory. As of Spring Semester 2021, ITS no longer assists with computer/equipment moves for large construction projects. Logistics firms should be involved to assist. Please contact the Office of Planning, Design & Construction https://www.bgsu.edu/design-and-construction.html for more information.