How to Buy Office Supplies Starting July 1

July 1, 2026
To: University Community
From: Finance and Budget
Subject: How to Buy Office Supplies Starting July 1
Date: Jul 01, 2026

As of July 1, all office supply purchases must be made through the Arizona BuyWays Shop Catalog in UAccess Financials.  

Staples is now the university's official office supply partner and the only office supplier available in Arizona BuyWays. Office supply options from other BuyWays catalogs have been removed.

  • Orders cannot be placed directly through the Staples website.
  • Employees can no longer use their University Cards (formerly PCards) or seek reimbursement for office supply purchases online or with local retailers. 

This change will reduce the university's total office supply expense by more than 15%, while providing consistent pricing and a seamless purchasing experience across the university.

Questions and support

Contact the Finance and Budget team if you have questions or need assistance.

We appreciate your support as we strengthen relationships with our suppliers and partners, maximize the institution's buying power and deliver value to our campus community.