Shipping
Domestic Shipping
All domestic orders are processed and shipped the next business day. We offer three shipping options:
- Ground: Most orders arrive within 1–5 business days depending on your location.
- 2nd Day Air: Guaranteed delivery within 2 business days.
- Next Day Air: Guaranteed next business day delivery. See cutoff times below.
FedEx Ground Transit Times from Princeton, NJ
Estimated business days in transit:
| Days in Transit | States |
|---|---|
| 1 day | NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, CT, RI, MA, northern VA |
| 2 days | ME, NH, MI, OH, WV, VA, NC, SC, eastern IN & KY |
| 3 days | MN, WI, IL, IA, MO, AR, LA, KS, OK, TX, MS, AL, GA, FL, eastern ND, SD & NE |
| 4 days | MT, WY, CO, NM, AZ, southern CA, western ND, SD & NE |
| 5 days | WA, OR, ID, UT, NV, northern CA |
| 6 days | Hawaii |
| 7+ days | Alaska |
Next Day Air — Important Details
- Cutoff time: Orders placed before 3:00 PM ET, Monday–Friday ship the same day.
- After cutoff: Orders placed after 3:00 PM ET ship the following business day.
- Weekend orders: FedEx does not deliver overnight packages on weekends. Orders placed Friday after 3:00 PM ET will ship Monday and arrive Tuesday.
Example: Order placed Thursday at 4:00 PM → ships Friday → delivers Monday.
International Shipping
We ship internationally via FedEx. Transit times vary by country. All international orders are processed on the next business day after the order is placed.
- Shipping costs: Calculated at checkout via the Shipping Cost Estimator.
- Duties & taxes: Princeton University Store is not responsible for any duties, VAT, or additional taxes assessed at customs.
- Local regulations: International customers are responsible for verifying local import regulations prior to ordering.
Special Order & Processing Times
Most orders ship the next business day. The following items have extended processing times:
| Item Type | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Standard items | Ships next business day |
| In-store pickup (standard items) | Ready within 1 business day |
| Diploma, certificate & photo frames; select gifts | 2–3 weeks |
| Chairs | 4–6 weeks |
| Hand-embroidered pillows & blankets | 10–12 weeks |
Questions?
Our customer service team is happy to help with any shipping questions before you place your order.
Phone: 1 (800) 624-4236
Contact form: pustore.com/contact