Shipping an Item

To Ship an Item

• It is the sole responsibility of the sender to obtain the account number to be charged and appropriate authorization for shipping or sending items for the University, regardless of the method used to ship.
• All packages must be labeled with a CSUF mailing label or a reasonable facsimile.
• Packages need to be taped with package sealing tape; masking or athletic tape is not acceptable.
• A note or notation must be included on the shipping form indicating the type of service desired, the amount the item is to be insured for and the account to be charged.
• Special arrangements must be made for heavy or bulky items that need to be packed in multiple cartons or crated. The Shipping Department can provide this service.
• The U.S. Customs Agency requires the total declared value of international shipments. A complete description of the contents, its selling price or replacement cost, and the account to be charged will be needed for all international shipments. The form required by U.S. Customs is available through Shipping & Receiving.

To Ship via United Parcel Services

• The University has one scheduled pickup and delivery daily, in the morning between 9:00-10:30 a.m. Items to be shipped the same day must be received in Shipping and Receiving by 9:00 a.m.
• Items to be shipped via Federal Express or DHL must be received by 3:00 p.m. Call by 1:00 p.m. to arrange for pickup.
• Items to be sent can either be picked up by our staff or taken by the sender to the loading dock at T-1100. Items must be received by 3:00 p.m. for next day UPS pickup.
• To ship a package NEXT-DAY AIR package to ship, call Shipping & Receiving by 1:00 p.m. to have the package shipped the next day. If shipping on a Friday, please indicate whether you want Saturday or Monday service.
• Pickup service by campus personnel is not guaranteed; the service is subject to available staff. Call Shipping & Receiving to verify if staff is available for pickup.