Below is a list of the most commonly used Category codes:
| Category Description | Category Code | Associated Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Office Supplies (pens, toner, general items, etc.) | 4412000000 | Supplies and Materials |
| Mail and Cargo Transport (shipping costs) | 7810000000 | Misc Contractual Services |
| Subscriptions (magazines, journals, renewals, etc.) | 5510151901 | Misc Contractual Services |
| Computer Services (maintenance, repairs, etc.) | 8111000000 | Misc Contractual Services |
| Computer Equipment (computers, hardware, etc. >$5,000) | 4321000001 | Equipment Acquisitions |
| Computer Hardware (computers, hardware, etc. < $5,000) | 4321000102 | Equipment Acquisitions |
| Computer Accessories (keyboards, monitors, mice, etc. < $5,000) | 4321160002 | Supplies and Materials |
| Memberships (membership dues) | 9999000300 | Misc Contractual Services |
| Promotional Merchandise (giveaways, hats, mugs, magnets, etc.) | 8014160500 | Misc Contractual Services |
| Commercial Furniture (office furniture, faculty furniture) | 5611000000 | Equipment Acquisitions |
| Printing Services (invitations, programs, brochures, etc.) | 7315000000 | Misc Contractual Services |
| Catering (food for events and other functions) | 9010160300 | Supplies and Materials |
| Printed Media (books) | 5510000000 | Supplies and Materials |
| Advertising (newspapers, radio, Internet, etc.) | 8210000000 | Misc Contractual Services |
| Laboratory Supplies and Fixtures (lab supplies) | 4112000000 | Supplies and Materials |
| Elements and Gases (more specific lab supplies) | 1214000000 | Supplies and Materials |