Order Processing
Orders are shipped via UPS, and will be delivered according to the UPS transit time guarantee for the level of service selected.
At this time, we only ship within the 48 contiguous United States. Please contact us if you would like to request a quote for shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, and internationally.
You can generally expect to receive your purchase within five (5) to seven (7) business days or fewer of the order being shipped. Transit times for UPS Ground, the most economical level of service, can be viewed on this map.
Please provide a valid street address as UPS does not deliver to PO boxes. Orders that are not accompanied by a valid street address will be subject to an additional delay until an appropriate address is obtained.
Shipping Rates
Ground Shipping - $9.95
Shipping charges are non-refundable.
Please contact the store order with any inquiries regarding shipping
costs before placing your order.
Order Tracking
If you provide an e-mail address, a tracking number will be automatically sent to you when your order is shipped. Use this number to check the status of your items while they are in transit by visiting the UPS website at www.ups.com.
Order Pick-Up
Order online and pick-up from our partner, The University Store on Fifth, at 4000 Fifth Avenue during store hours. Visit the Information Desk directly inside the Quad facing doors at the center of the store for your order
Please check The University Store on Fifth's Store Hours page for the most current pick-up times.
Residence Hall Delivery
Students who live in university housing can select free delivery to their on-campus residence at checkout. Orders will be delivered to the Student Mailroom or Mail Center within 48 to 78 hours of order placement.
Taxes
In accordance with the the United States Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair on June 21, 2018, we are required to collect and remit sales tax to certain localities applicable to this law. The University of Pittsburgh does not benefit from the collection of sales tax and we remit all taxes collected directly to the appropriate taxing jurisdiction.
Orders shipped to Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio and Virginia will have all applicable state and local sales tax added to your total order.
Last updated 10/25/2024