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How Vendors Should Address a Package Containing Perishables

Summary: When you place an order for perishable goods, follow the instructions below and ask the vendor to address the package directly to your location.

Background: UCSD's Receiving Department is the primary delivery location for incoming packages as required by UCSD policy. The Receiving Department protects your packages from damages and shortages, and deals with any freight claims. Packages containing perishable goods, however, can be delivered directly to your campus location.

What to do

How to do it

Determine if your package contains perishable goods.

Check the following criteria:
- Perishable goods requiring storage below -20F
- Goods containing dry ice
- Perishable deliveries for Fridays or days preceding holidays
- Perishable goods requiring same-day or next-day delivery

Give the vendor your location address.

Give the vendor the following address information:
- Name of contact person or person receiving goods
- Department and phone number
- Room number and building name
- Purchase order number, if any
- University of California, San Diego
- 9500 Gilman Dr., Dept. plus Mail Code
- La Jolla, CA 92093 plus Mail Code

Important: Make sure the vendor selects a carrier such as FedEx, Airborne Express, DHL, UPS Next Day, or another carrier that meets your delivery needs.

Questions? Contact UCSD Receiving, Willie Washington, (858) 534-7467, Ext. 247.