Incoming UNLV Package Receiving and Tracking

Someone signing and receiving a package.

For assistance with your incoming package (faculty and staff only), complete the online inbound freight request form.

For Smaller Packages

The university uses its account with .

For Larger Packages

The university has an arrangement with a third-party logistics agent to assist in providing a variety of inbound shipping options, please contact Central Shipping and Receiving for consultation.

Additional Tracking Services

Here are additional carrier tracking resources:
(Note: Have your tracking # readily available)

Outgoing UNLV Packages

The university has an arrangement with FedEx (smaller packages), and a third-party logistics agent (larger packages).

If you have made a pre-arrangement for shipping and you yourself have properly labeled the package with a shipping label and it’s ready for Shipping and Receiving pickup:

If you have not made complete arrangements and need us to properly label your package:

Same Day Shipment

Complete and submit the no later than 1 p.m. or drop off your item at the Central Shipping and Receiving office in the Herman Westfall Building no later than 2 p.m. To assist in providing shipping options, please contact Central Shipping and Receiving at ship-receive@unlv.edu or 702-895-3212.

International Shipment

  • Shipment of goods, software, or technology may be subject to U.S. export control regulations. Depending on the type of commodity being exported or imported, the shipment may also be subject to other government agency regulations or controls and you may be required to obtain a license from the federal government for your export and in some situations, a license may not be granted.
  • Customs duties, taxes, and fees may apply for international shipments. These are calculated by the commodity that is being sent, the declared value of the item, as well as the destination country, and their current customs policies.
  • Delivery services will provide your department an estimate for shipping fees prior to shipment. Background investigation takes time and may cause a delay in shipping.
  • Estimates are not guarantees and are subject to change.
  • Written approval from the department will be required before the items are shipped.
  • Customs duties, taxes and fees do not apply to documents of paperwork, only commodities.

Special Handling

  • UNLV receiving customers should notify the Shipping and Receiving department at ext. 53212 to coordinate special handling circumstances.
  • Department personnel are responsible for notifying the Shipping and Receiving department of frozen, refrigerated, perishable or sensitive items that require special processing or expedited service.
  • Special handling includes the below categories:
    • Express shipments
    • Materials on dry ice or frozen
    • Live animals (crickets, etc)
    • Blood and blood platelets
    • Packages labeled “refrigerate immediately,” “freeze upon arrival” or indicate “special handling” instructions
    • Radioactive materials and controlled substances
    • Chemicals, compounds and liquids
  • The UNLV Shipping and Receiving team adheres to all safety, material handling, and hazardous material procedures.