Central Receiving is the designated receiving point for most inbound campus freight deliveries.
Central Receiving is the primary portal for inbound campus freight deliveries. Upon receipt, freight is inspected for visible damage prior to coordinating delivery service or will-call. It supports safety and sustainability initiatives by minimizing the number of delivery vehicles on campus.
Track your inbound shipments using the AggieLogistics system. And, learn more about AggieLogistics.
Our Services Include:
- Inspecting deliveries for visible damage
- Material handling equipment to accommodate all sizes of freight
- Deep docks to avoid lift-gate charges
- Verifying freight bills for accuracy and signing as appropriate
- Delivering items to departments
- Receiving for conferences/events
- 24-hour surveillance
- Controlled substances receiving (Knowledge Based Article)
- Free storage for up to 14 days
- As space permits, after 14 days storage rates apply
Departmental Receiving Responsibilities
As stewards of taxpayer and other funds, the university is obligated to ensure that the items purchased in Aggie Enterprise or on a Procurement Card are properly received, per the terms and conditions of the initial purchase. Receiving is a departmental responsibility, that often extends to university employees who did not place the order in Aggie Enterprise or on a P-Card.
It is important that a departmental business office create and maintain a process that ensures that all purchased goods are appropriately received and accurately recorded. Department receiving needs and logistics vary, so each department should work with their employees to determine how to best accomplish appropriate receiving protocols, and whether they utilize centralized or distributed receiving (or both).
Aggie Enterprise provides one method of documenting receipt of goods and services that allows for easy uploading of shipping receipts and other supporting documentation, providing receipt information in one convenient location! Learn more about the Aggie Enterprise Receipt process.
October 2025 Presentation
NOTE: In October 2025, American Cargoservice, UC's contracted customs broker, presented information on import basics, current tariffs, the end of "de minimis," duty free, and how and when to contact American Cargoservice for assistance. View the recording and slides.