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| Introducing Pre-Arrival Drop-Off |
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Don't want to negotiate the crowd on move-in day? Can't fit everything in the car on the way to Ithaca?
Not enough room in just two pieces of luggage? Don't worry about it.
Let Big Red Shipping and Storage make your move-in day a breeze.
- We receive and temporarily store your packages
- Before you arrive on campus, we will have already put your boxes in your dorm room!
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| How It Works |
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Step 1 —
Create a contract on our website by following the simple step-by-step guide below.
Once a contract is created, you may update it any time by logging back in.
Please follow this Pre-arrival How-To Guide (PDF, 363 KB)
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Step 2 — Ship your packages to us no later than Monday, August 10th.
Please ship to:
107 Robert Purcell
C/O BRSS Pre-arrival Service
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14850
Reference Line 1: Student Name
Reference Line 2: Dormitory and Room Number
It is required that you write the student’s name, dorm, and room number
clearly on the outside of each box using a permanent marker.
Please write a batch number (1 of 1, or 4 of 5, etc.) on the outside of each box.
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Step 3 — Receipt and payment
After we have received your items, your credit card will be charged the
appropriate amount, which will be determined by the actual quantity, weight,
and size of packages received by BRSS.
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Step 4 — Delivery
When you walk into your room on move-in day, your things will have already arrived!
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| Pre-Arrival Drop-Off Pricing |
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There are two elements to Pre-Arrival Drop-Off pricing: Shipping and Dorm Room Drop-Off.
Shipping:
Shipping charges are incurred at the time of shipment through
the shipping vendor of your choice and are determined by a number of factors, including:
- Quantity, weight, and dimensions of the package(s) sent
- The zip code from which the packages are sent
- Please note: BRSS will be receiving packages until
Monday, August 17th.
You should allow 5-7 business days for delivery via FedEx Ground or another comparable delivery service.
Please ship no later than Monday, August 10th.
Dorm Room Drop-Off Rates:
| Standard Package rate (under 60 lbs and under 24" x 24" x 24") |
$40/box |
| Oversize Charge (OVER 24" x 24" x 24") |
$60/box |
| Overweight Charge (between 60-90 lbs) |
$60/box |
| Both Overweight and Oversize (60-90 lbs AND over 24" x 24" x 24") |
$80/box |
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Drop-off fees will be charged to the credit card provided on the online contract. Allow
7-10 business days after drop-off for charges to be processed.
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Packing Tips and Additional Charges
- All boxes should be shipped in new condition, with all seams taped.
- BRSS and Cornell University are not liable for any damage
sustained during the shipment process.
- Boxes that arrive damaged or in poor condition may be subject to a
$20 special handling fee, which may include repacking.
- BRSS reserves the right to refuse any and all items weighing over 90 lbs.
In all such cases, prior arrangement will be made with BRSS, at which time
a rate will be determined.
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| Terms and Conditions |
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Please read the terms and conditions carefully:
- All packages sent through UPS are subject to UPS terms & conditions and UPS tariff;
and similarly with FedEx and any other carrier chosen.
- Packages received after Monday, August 17 are not guaranteed to be delivered
before move-in day (August 21).
- BRSS is not responsible for statements made by UPS or any other carrier
guaranteeing delivery on or by a specific date.
- The final fee for service will be determined by the actual weight
and number of packages shipped to us, not the estimated number given by customers
during registration.
- BRSS reserves the right to refuse delivery of any and all items which arrive prior to
the completion of the online contract.
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