Shipping, Receiving, and Internal Moves of University Services at Northwestern University

United Parcel Service (UPS)

Items to be sent by United Parcel Service (UPS) can be processed through Mail Services on the Evanston campus or through the Tarry Shipping and Receiving area on the Chicago campus. UPS shipping is to be used for University business only, personal packages will not be accepted.

For Evanston campus processing, complete the Request for Mailing Services form making sure to check the UPS box, and attach it to the package. Also, indicate if the package is to be sent overnight air, two-day air, or ground service. Users in the Technological Institute should also complete the Request for Mailing Services form.

For Chicago campus processing, prepare package for mailing, and fill out the Work Order information. Show the package destination in the "Work to be Done" section of the work order.

Prices for different service types can be obtained from Evanston Mail Services or Tarry Building Shipping and Receiving. For the Evanston campus, packages can be left at the Mail Centers located at 2020 Ridge Avenue or Technological Institute. The Chicago campus packages should be left at the Shipping and Receiving area in the Tarry Building. The packages will be shipped on the next UPS truck.

UPS makes a daily pickup at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Mail Centers in 2020 Ridge Avenue and the Technological Institute on the Evanston campus. At the Tarry Building Receiving dock on the Chicago campus, UPS makes a daily delivery and pickup at approximately 10:30 a.m., but will return in the afternoon for any express mail letters or packages. The package may be left with your Evanston mail for pickup, or it can be brought to your Mail Center in Evanston or to Tarry Receiving in Chicago.

If you wish to take advantage of one of these services, indicate that on the Request for Mailing Services form or on the Work Order.


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Returns Delivery Addresses McGaw Delivery Service United Parcel Service (UPS) Contact		United Parcel Service (UPS) Items to be sent by United Parcel Service (UPS) can be processed through Mail Services on the Evanston campus or through the Tarry Shipping and Receiving area on the Chicago campus. UPS shipping is to be used for University business only, personal packages will not be accepted. For Evanston campus processing, complete the Request for Mailing Services form making sure to check the UPS box, and attach it to the package. Also, indicate if the package is to be sent overnight air, two-day air, or ground service. Users in the Technological Institute should also complete the Request for Mailing Services form. For Chicago campus processing, prepare package for mailing, and fill out the Work Order information. Show the package destination in the "Work to be Done" section of the work order. Prices for different service types can be obtained from Evanston Mail Services or Tarry Building Shipping and Receiving. For the Evanston campus, packages can be left at the Mail Centers located at 2020 Ridge Avenue or Technological Institute. The Chicago campus packages should be left at the Shipping and Receiving area in the Tarry Building. The packages will be shipped on the next UPS truck. UPS makes a daily pickup at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Mail Centers in 2020 Ridge Avenue and the Technological Institute on the Evanston campus. At the Tarry Building Receiving dock on the Chicago campus, UPS makes a daily delivery and pickup at approximately 10:30 a.m., but will return in the afternoon for any express mail letters or packages. The package may be left with your Evanston mail for pickup, or it can be brought to your Mail Center in Evanston or to Tarry Receiving in Chicago. If you wish to take advantage of one of these services, indicate that on the Request for Mailing Services form or on the Work Order.
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