#  Do I Need to Create a New Service Center? 

 



##  Harvard's Review and Approval Process for New Service Centers

 Updated: January 2021

 Contact: [Charlotte Gallant](mailto:charlotte_gallant@harvard.edu)

###  Question 1: The Local Managing Unit (Department) determines the need to establish a service center. Can the service needs be met elsewhere?

- If yes, a new service center is not needed.
- If no, proceed to Question 2.

###  Question 2: Is it a long-term need (more than 12 months)?

- If yes, complete the Request for New Service Center Form and submit it to your local school level official for review and approval. Then proceed to Question 3.
- If no, a new service center is not needed.

###  Question 3: The Local School Level Official reviews the Request for New Service Center Form. Is it approved?

- If no, please revise the Request for New Service Center Form and resubmit.
- If yes, the Department will be notified and the Local School Level Official will send a copy of the approval to the Local School Financial Office. The Local School Financial Office will work with the Department/Service Center personnel to set up a new service center account and will notify the Department of the new service center account coding string. The Department will then begin service center operations.

 See the [Academic Service Center Policy](/service-centers) for more information.