The shipping section of Shipping and Receiving serves two main functions:

1. To provide a central location to ship goods or materials for legitimate university purposes.

 
2. To authorize return to vendors of goods or materials originally ordered on a university purchase order.

 
1. Return of goods or materials originally ordered with a university purchase order requires approval by the Purchasing Department and a vendor's return authorization number.
 

2. If goods or materials were obtained with a departmental purchase order or a procurement card they can be returned directly to the vendor without approval of the Purchasing Department. A Shipping Requisition should be used to return items to a vendor. Include the return authorization number, the address, and insurance information. Items are usually shipped via UPS or DHL ground service. This is a very economical means of shipment. All UPS and DHL shipments are trackable and the first $100 of insurance is provided at no additional cost. Items may also be shipped next day or second day air for additional fees.
 

3. General shipments for legitimate university purposes are handled through Shipping and Receiving. A completed Shipping Requisition must be sent to shipping along with the box to be shipped. Shipping Requisitions are available through Printing Services. Indicate on the Shipping Requisition any pertinent information such as the recipient's address, return authorization or insurance information. UPS and DHL ground will be used for most shipments unless alternate services are requested or the item is excessively large or heavy.
 

4. Shipping of personal items through shipping and receiving is prohibited.