Shipping

Contact: ECE-Purchasing@ncsu.edu

Attention:

• All shipping requests must be pre-approved and completed by a member of the Purchasing Team.
• Students and Faculty should not request shipments outside of the ECE Purchasing System.

Shipping Process:

1. Enter shipping request into the ECE Purchasing System using the button below. 
   • Under ‘Request Type’, select “FedEx Shipment Request”.
2. Request is routed to PI for approval unless you have email documentation reflecting PI approval.
3. Request is routed to Funding for approval.
4. We are unable to prepare items for shipment.
5. If you need a label only, the purchasing agent will send the label to you via email.
6. If we are shipping the package for you; wrap, box, and/or seal the package prior to bringing the shipment to ECE Suite 3114. 
   • Remind the purchasing agent again when you bring the package to them.
7. If you are receiving an item, the purchasing agent will provide you with a label or Bill of Lading (freight shipments only) to forward to your shipper.
8. Your email address will be added to the shipment/receiving label for tracking purposes.

Shipping Supplies:

1. Check-in with the EB2 or MRC receptionist for any shipping supplies. However, we cannot guarantee the availability of necessary shipping materials.
2. We are unable to prepare items for shipment.

Important Reminders:

1. If there is hazardous materials or liquids in your shipment, Include this information in the Comment section of the purchase request.
2. International shipping takes longer than domestic shipping and some shipping options are not available.
   • We need specific details about what you are shipping if shipping internationally. Customs requires details about the items being shipped.
3. Priority shipping is not available for some destinations.