Materials Management is dedicated to advancing Northern Illinois University's academic and operational objectives by providing courteous, cost-effective and expeditious services to our customers. We conduct our business to allow for both routine and spontaneous responses to the needs of the campus and always in view of the guidelines established by the university and by the state of Illinois.
Campus Mail Services provides timely and accurate processing of interoffice and USPS business mail.
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.– noon and 1-3 p.m. Closed on USPS holidays due to low mail volume
Central Stores coordinates product resale of products, such as janitorial and dining supplies, for resale to our campus partners.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
Central Receiving expedites daily receipts of freight and packages.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
Distribution Services delivers mail/freight; provides surplus pick-up and delivery; rents tables and chairs to departments for campus events.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
Property Control coordinates asset management services.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
The Material Distribution Center (MDC) supports trades personnel by ensuring they have the materials, tools and equipment needed to maintain a safe, functional and efficient campus environment.
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4 p.m.