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Office of Finance and Business

Office Supplies

The university currently uses Office Depot for its standard office supply products. All ordering is done online via the approved New School / Office Depot website https://bsd.officedepot.com/index.do.

Getting an online account for new associates: Complete the form from the link below www.newschool.edu/admin/treasurer/purchasing/forms/suppliesAuth.html

Purchasing will assign your account and e-mail login and ordering information to you.

If you do not have the current catalog or would like one sent to your office you can order one online (item # on home page) or contact them directly at 1-888-463-3768.

Steps in Preparing your Office Supply Requisition

(http://www.newschool.edu/admin/treasurer/purchasing/forms/offdepotreq.pdf)
  • The form must be printed clearly
  • Minimum order must total at least $25.00
  • Department name, delivery address, phone number and contact name for delivery.
  • Budget account number to be charged.
  • An authorized signature

Fill out all the requested information: Quantity, Unit of measure (each/dozen/pack/carton/box/roll), Page Number, Manufacturer’s Product Number and Description of item. Fax completed form to purchasing @ 229-1827 – items will be ordered and an e-mail confirmation will sent to you.

Items which cannot be purchased using an Office
Supply Requisition

With the exception of the last two items, use the Purchase Requisition Form instead.

  • Toner cartridges for printers and fax machines (See Toner tab at left)
  • Copy paper ( Send requisition to Purchasing)
  • Equipment (i.e. computers, printers, telephones, lamps, etc.)
  • Furniture (i.e. file cabinets, desks, chairs, etc.)
  • Stationery (See tab at left)

Processing and Delivery Time

Office supply restricted requisitions are processed between one to three business days. Normal delivery is about three business days after the order has been processed. If you have not received your order within five business days, please contact Office Depot directly at 1-888-463-3768 – have your Office Supply Requisition order number available or call purchasing.

Damaged Goods, Mistakes in Shipping, Returns, etc.

Contact Office Depot at 1-888-463-3768 – have your confirmation order number available. This number can be found on the packing slip. Items ordered incorrectly may be returned for credit. Office Depot will arrange for pick-up. (DO NOT SEND ITEMS TO THE MAIL ROOM. OFFICE DEPOT WILL ONLY PICKUP ITEMS FROM ORIGINAL DELIVERY ADDRESS. A new Office Supply Requisition must be submitted requesting the correct item. Your budget account will be credited once the incorrect item has been returned and received by Office Depot.