May 16 2023
Logistics
Shipping and Receiving
Outbound ShipmentsLogistics provides a central location to ship goods and materials for legitimate university business including the pick up of departmental outbound USPS, UPS, FedEx, palletized freight, and campus mail shipments.
We do not ship or receive deliveries for student residence rooms, university lodging rooms, or contractor construction sites. Please contact the Division of Student Life and Engagement regarding these services.
Dry ice shipments must arrive at our dock by noon for same-day shipping.
Inbound ShipmentsWe also manage the university's inbound materials. Carriers have been instructed to stop at Central Shipping and Receiving regardless of the shipment's final campus destination.
Prior to delivery, freight is inspected, verified, and processed for same day or next business day delivery. Perishable shipments are processed and distributed to recipients the day of receipt.
Shipments labeled with the recipient and building name will help ensure accurate parcel delivery.
Service Request
To initiate prompt pick-up of an outgoing shipment, submit an online Service Request form, attach a copy of the completed form to the parcel, and place the shipment in the mail room.
- A Service Request form is not required for campus mail.
- Please select the US Postal Service tile if the delivery is to be made to a P.O. box.
- Please select the Parcel and Freight Shipping Services tile for UPS, FedEx, DHL, and freight.
Service Request
Complete form for standard parcel pick up.
U-Track
Locate on-campus packages.
Desktop Shipping
Find information about using UPS and FedEx.
News
Apr 13 2023
Delivery Delays April 19-21, 2023
Due to UPL team meetings from April 19-21, 2023, there may be some delay in campus deliveries. Perishable items will be delivered as normal.Mar 30 2023
Delivery update for MSU Union and Berkey Hall
MSU Union packages and deliveries handled by Logistics and Mail Services have resumed. Berkey Hall deliveries are being held or delivered to alternate locations.Mar 03 2023
New EU Export Regulations
In alignment with new European Union (EU) regulations aimed at strengthening safety and security, MSU's International Shipping form has been updated to include an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number.FAQS
- I have a shipment that needs to be sent overseas. What do I do?Logistics is responsible for export compliance at MSU. The International Shipping form (.pdf) must be completed and attached to your package along with the Service Request form. Once received by Logistics, we will complete the additional required paperwork. Twenty-four to seventy-two hour lead time is required.
- How do I ship hazardous materials?
Logistics staff is 49CFR trained and certified in classifying, documenting, packaging and handling hazardous materials. To ensure compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, departments must complete the Hazardous Materials Transportation Form (.pdf) and attach it to the package, along with the completed Service Request Form and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Domestic packages require a minimum of 24 hours for processing; international packages require a minimum of 48 hours. Contact Environmental Health and Safety when shipping radioactive substances.
- How are hazardous materials defined?A hazardous material is any substance or material that poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported.
- The carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc.) says my package has been delivered to MSU. How can I track it on campus?Packages can be tracked on campus using our online tool, U-Track.