Ship to Home Service at Northwestern
Make move out a breeze! Upon move-out, you can ship items home, store them with USS or both! The $15 per box handling fee includes the 12x12x18 shipping box (supply only) and transportation to the shipping carrier, it does not include the actual shipping fees.
Please select the option below that best describes your situation:
I Have A Summer Storage Order
If you are registered for our summer storage program, we will pick up your labeled, ready-to-hip boxes, along with your storage items on your chosen pick-up date and time!
- Pick up the specific Ship-To-Home boxes at the Box Tent.
- Pack your items for shipping
- Get your shipping labels by registering with the designated shipping carrier (FED-EX)
- All boxes must have pre-paid shipping labels prior to pick-up/drop-off of the boxes. We will not transport any unlabeled boxes to the carrier!
- Have your ship-to-home boxes packed, ready and labeled accordingly before your storage pick-up date!
I Do Not Have A Summer Storage Order
If you are needing shipping services only and do not need storage, you are not eligible for a pick-up date and time for these boxes. You will be required to bring your packages to the box tent on campus.
- Pick up the specific Ship-To-Home boxes at the Box Tent.
- Pack your items for shipping
- Get your shipping labels by registering with the designated shipping carrier (FED-EX)
- All boxes must have pre-paid shipping labels prior to pick-up/drop-off of the boxes. We will not transport any unlabeled boxes to the carrier!
- Drop ship-to-home boxes back off at our box tent. Please ensure they are properly labeled.
2026 Box Tent Dates & Times:
TBD
*does not include shipping fees
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Pick Up the Boxes to Ship In?
From our summer storage tent located on campus!
Does the $15 Fee Include Shipping Costs?
No it does not. The $15 per box fee that you pay USS is a handling fee. Please reach out to FED-EX to receive shipping rates.
What Is the Refund Policy?
If you do not utilize this service, you can contact us for a refund.
How Can I Determine Shipping Fees Related to the Boxes I Drop Off?
You will need to reach out to FED-EX to receive shipping rates from them on a box sized at 12x12x18!
I Am Registered for Summer Storage, Can You Pick the Boxes up at the Same Time?
Yes, we will! Please make sure any ship to home box is properly labeled with a UPS shipping label.
How Can I Determine Shipping Rates?
Please contact Fed-ex directly for shipping rates.