Business & Financial Services

BearBuy

Purchasing from a vendor is done through BearBuy; examples of vendors include The Faculty Club, Yali's, Berkeley City Club, moving companies, etc. Entertainment and Event Authorization form may be required for some transactions

BEST Region will obtain and verify the required data, create the requisition, and communicate with you (the requester) to complete the transaction

ALL reimbursements (travel, entertainment, other) for NON-EMPLOYEE STUDENTS, and VISITORS -- essentially for anyone without access to the Direct Entry Reimbursement System:

Instructions here towards middle of page 

reimburse.berkeley.edu

BEST Region will assist in preparing reimbursements for non employees who cannot access the Direct Entry Reimbursement System.

ALL reimbursements (travel, entertainment, other) for STAFF, STUDENT EMPLOYEES, and FACULTY: 

Direct Entry Reimbursement System 

Online system will process all reimbursement requests for faculty, student employees, and staff.

If you have questions, please contact disburse@berkeley.edu

A business contract

Business Services

The Business Contracts Office (BCO) reviews, drafts, negotiates, and executes business contracts for UC Berkeley on behalf of The Regents of the University of California (UC Regents).

A recharge

blu.berkeley.edu - (click on Campus Shared Services link at the top)

BEST Region will provide recharge (IOC billing transactions and reconciliation, prepare recharge journals, prepare statements, and communicate with you (the requestor) to complete the transaction

To make travel arrangements: e.g. all airfare, Amtrak, hotel reservations (note: only reservations are taken), car rentals

Connexxus Login | More info here Also see the Berkeley Travel Services page