Distribution Center and Central Receiving

Central Receiving & Distribution Services supports the University through support services that keep the University committed to delivering student success in shipping & receiving, warehousing, equipment, and furniture surplus, office transfers and office moves, event furniture setup, and breakdown.

For furniture or move requests , please submit here. 

• Once a request has been received, we will follow up to schedule your request, generally 3-5 business days out. 
• If your request is to inquire about package delivery, please contact us at Click to reveal email 

Shipping and Warehouse Address: 

800 Florida Ave. N.E. Central Receiving Dock. Washington, DC. 20002.

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• ALL pallet deliveries must be shipped to the CDS dock unless pre-authorized by the CDS shipping and receiving clerk. 
• Any packages containing hazardous materials, e.g., chemicals for labs, hazardous labeled products, and “live” specimens, must be shipped directly to the ordering department.
• Receiving Clerk can be reached at 202-651-5010