#  Application 

 



###  **Procedures for PCard Application** 

 The [University's Purchasing Card policy](http://policies.fad.harvard.edu/pages/purchasing-card) governs who is eligible for a PCard. PCard information is available [here.](http://cardservices.harvard.edu/purchasing-card)

 **1. Confirm eligibility**. With proper approvals, the following individuals are eligible to apply for a Harvard Purchasing Card:

1. 1. Harvard University employee
    2. Affiliated hospital employee
    3. Harvard University graduate student
    4. Harvard University undergraduate student (requires financial dean approval; student must purchase routinely for the University)
 
 Monthly External Post-Doctoral Students (MEPs), consultants and other non-employee contractors are **not eligible** to apply for a PCard.

 **2. Understand cardholder responsibilities.**

- Read and understand the [University's PCard policy.](http://policies.fad.harvard.edu/pages/purchasing-card)
- Complete the required online[ PCard training](http://eureka.harvard.edu/Eureka/course_template/course.cfm?CourseID=324). **Applicants must successfully complete training before a PCard will be issued.**
- Applicants’ PCard Tub Administrators will contact them about any additional local PCard training requirements.
- PCard privileges nay be suspended or revoked for misuse or for failing to follow required procedures for Cardholders.
 
 **3. Submit an application.**

- Complete and sign a [PCard application form](http://cardservices.harvard.edu/activation-purchasing).
- Obtain the signature of supervisor on the application form (and financial dean’s signature if necessary)
- Submit the completed application form to the appropriate PCard Tub Administrator.
 
 **4. Receive the PCard.**

- Receipt of the card will take approximately 7 – 10 business days
- The PCard Tub Administrator provides cards to applicants after the applicants have completed training