Penn State does not operate a centralized receiving department. All deliveries must be made directly to the campus location specified on the purchase order. Shipments are normally received from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. They are not to be left on unattended docks without approval from authorized individuals. Equipment that has been shipped for evaluation by University personnel should not be delivered to the individual department without prior approval of Purchasing Services. The University assumes no responsibility for test or sample equipment unless previously agreed to by Purchasing Services.