Shipping and Receiving

The RIT Shipping & Receiving department operates from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to ensure that all incoming and outgoing packages get delivered promptly and efficiently. Virtually any type of shipping can be arranged from freight or overnight express. The department works with several different shipping companies to bring you the best shipping service for your money.  If you have any questions, the shipping and receiving dock in building 99 can be reached at (585) 475-2119.  

1. FedEx is the preferred vendor for shipping all packages.
2. Account setup and credentials must be obtained by contacting the Shipping and Receiving Foreman at dmtfms@rit.edu.
3. All packages must be prelabeled by the requesting department shipping the package.
4. A label can be created at fedex.com and affixed to the package. All supplies are the responsibility of the requesting department and are available on the FedEX website.
5. Pricing is automatically calculated using our RIT discount.
6. Input your department chargeback account number in the "Reference" field. This is a required field.
7. Once the package is labeled, contact Shipping and Receiving for pickup, or drop off the package at the dock at Facilities Management Services (FMS, building 099).
8. Physical passing of the RIT FedEx account number is prohibited.
9. We cannot provide our vendors or employees with RIT's physical account number. If a vendor or off-campus employee needs to utilize our shipping abilities, a label can be created by an RIT department representative and emailed to the individual.

*4/1/2025 Update: FedEx has changed their scheduled pick-up services to Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a shift from the previous daily FedEx pick-up services and applies to all parcels, packages, and envelopes. 

1. Shipping and receiving is capable of receiving standard sized freight, which include pallets and crates.
   1. Freight larger than 40x48x84 and/or 2500 lbs, will be refused at the requestors expense. 
   2. Any freight larger than the specifications list above must be direct delivered using a third party service (see below).
      1. C&M Forwarding- Curt Simmons (585)315-1166
      2. Boulter Rigging- Bob Bauer (585)637-2012
      3. Bauer Movers- Dispatch (585)265-3260
2. Any freight arriving at the Shipping and Receiving dock must have the appropriate information on the shipping label or it will be refused at the requestors expense.
   1. All Labels must contain the name of the person ordering the product, a proper Lomb delivery address and PO#.