As part of our ongoing efforts to simplify your purchasing experiences, we are pleased to share that starting today, U of G faculty and staff responsible for purchasing for University academic, research and business needs will have access to the new *Amazon Business Prime account.

This offer will provide faculty and staff with a number of benefits such as:
• Free same-day, one-day and two-day shipping on Prime-eligible items (learn more)
• Easy SSO capability and tailored features for U of G faculty and staff
• Great quantity discounts on top-brands and top-selling products
• Access to a specialized Amazon Business Customer Service team

Going forward, all U of G Amazon purchases should be made through this new, central Amazon Business account.

How to access U of G’s Amazon Business Prime account

All U of G faculty and staff who currently have an Amazon account linked to their “@uoguelph.ca” email address, will receive an email from Amazon shortly with instructions on how to activate the new Prime offerings. All Purchasing policies and procedures apply to purchases made using this account.

If you do not already have an Amazon account but require one, you may create one by visiting amazon.ca and use your “@uoguelph.ca” email address.

Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy this enhanced purchasing experience.

Purchasing Services

*The Amazon Business Prime account is to be used by U of G faculty and staff (main campus and Ridgetown) and for U of G business purchases only. Personal purchases are not permitted.

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