VCU Procurement Services

Did you know your VCU login is a golden ticket to the world’s top news? VCU Libraries provides all faculty, staff, and students with no-cost access to a massive range of local, national, and international publications—including: Why pay for a personal subscription when you already have the front page at your fingertips? Unlock your free […]

When planning to utilize Candex, it is advisable to request that individuals who will receive payments complete their registration in advance. Ensuring that payees are registered prior to initiating the purchasing process enables greater efficiency when creating purchase orders. This proactive approach facilitates a more streamlined workflow and supports the timely processing and delivery of […]

The Disbursement Operations, Treasury Accounting, Debt & Investments, and Treasury Administration teams within Treasury Services are heading to a new space, and we can’t wait to welcome you.  Starting April 2nd, you can find us at the Grace Street Center on the 7th floor. The Details: Come stop by and say hello! We’re looking forward to seeing […]

Your digital workspace should adapt to you. Whether you’re coordinating across time zones or require specific accessibility features, adjusting your settings in RealSource only takes a few clicks. How to Update Your Preferences Follow these steps to customize your account: Why Customize? Updating these settings ensures your project deadlines align with your local time and […]

What is ARMICS?ARMICS (Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards) is a State Comptroller directive that ensures VCU’s fiscal processes are accurate, compliant, and well-documented. It sets expectations for internal controls, risk management, and proper oversight of financial activities. What this means for youARMICS helps make sure financial processes run smoothly and accurately. This means […]

At VCU Procurement Services, we strive to provide a transparent and efficient experience for our campus departments and the businesses that support our university. A frequent question we hear from staff and faculty is: “How is a vendor’s payment method determined?” The answer is simple: The vendor is always in the driver’s seat.  They choose […]

New express bus service connecting Richmond and Washington, D.C. began on March 7. The buses are designed to supplement rail travel while construction continues on the Long Bridge Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding passenger rail capacity between Virginia and the nation’s capital. Amtrak will offer round-trip, nonstop bus service between Richmond’s Staples Mill […]

When traveling on behalf of VCU, it’s important to keep in mind that the university follows federal Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) per diem guidelines. What does that mean for you? Your daily per diem already includes a set amount to cover incidental expenses—like tips and gratuities. Because of this, these costs should not be […]

On March 16, 2026, the Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) online booking tool, Lightning, got a fresh new look. The updated design uses lighter, brighter colors to make the platform easier to read and navigate. While the appearance has changed, everything else remains the same. All features and functions are still in their usual places, so […]

Payroll Services will hold Quarterly Tuition Benefit Taxation Overview Webinars to assist employees in understanding how this benefit may impact annual taxes.Employees may register for an upcoming session via the below links. Future sessions may be found on the Employee Tax Updates section of the Payroll Services section of the Controller’s Office website.