The majority of business and financial services are now handled through the Campus Shared Services (CSS) unit. Contact CSS
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To purchase an item/ supplies or To pay a vendor |
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 |
Campus Shared Services (CSS) will obtain and verify the required data, create the requisition, and communicate with you (the requester) to complete the transaction |
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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 |
BRS and CSS will assist in preparing reimbursements for anyone who cannot access the Direct Entry Reimbursement System. |
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Entertainment expenses step-by-step video tutorial Other expenses PDF instructions and step-by-step video tutorial Travel expenses instructions |
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Online system will process all reimbursement requests for faculty, student employees, and staff. If you have questions, please contact disburse@berkeley.edu |
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A business contract
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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). |
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A recharge
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blu.berkeley.edu - (click on Campus Shared Services link at the top) |
CSS will provide recharge (IOC billing transactions and reconciliation, prepare recharge journals, prepare statements, and communicate with you (the requestor) to complete the transaction |
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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
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Note that travel is NOT handled through CSS. More information can be found on the Berkeley Travel Services page. |
To contact Campus Shared Services (CSS), do one of the following:
- Submit a ticket at blu.berkeley.edu (click on 'Campus Shared Services' link at the top) - fastest method
- Email bnfscsshelp@berkeley.edu
- Call 510-664-9000, option 2
