Who Should Know About Receiving
The receiving policy applies to everyone working at the University or working on behalf of the University, who plays a role in committing resources, procuring products and services and paying for goods and services at the University.
All University employees or others responsible for any aspect of purchasing goods and services on behalf of the University should be familiar with and guided by Columbia's receiving process.
Exclusion and Special Situation
Purchases of animals and animal-related products, without purchase orders, by the Institute of Comparative Medicine (ICM) is not governed by Columbia University's policy, and is covered by ICM policy.
Some restricted commodities may have additional requirements or restrictions governing their physical receipt.
For more information, please refer to Columbia University's Receiving Policy.