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Certain items can be purchased without a university purchase order. Items listed below are generally paid via a check request. *Use of the Purchasing Card is encouraged for these items. Payments to ...

A cashier’s check or a money order can come in handy if you’re paying bills or making a large deposit on a purchase, such as closing on a mortgage. Because personal checks are not accepted at all ...