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, shortages, and deals with any freight claims.

Perishables: Packages containing perishable goods can be delivered directly to your campus location if the package meets 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

If your package meets the criteria above, 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
<

Sample:



JOHN E DOE SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT 534-0000 ROOM #401 SOCIAL SCIENCES BUILDING PO#2A000000 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO 9500 GILMAN DR DEPT 0533 LA JOLLA CA   92093-0533

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.

If your package containing perishable goods is accidently delivered to Receiving, here are your options:

• Receiving can deliver the package routinely — the day after it is received.
• You can pick up the package yourself.
• You can arrange for pick up by Mail Services messenger service.