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# How Long Will My Order Take to Process and Arrive?

## Order timing depends on the event, production release, delivery method, retouching, and products purchased.

**Quick answer:** There is no single delivery timeline for every Van Gogh event. Check the order confirmation and event communication, then contact Van Gogh if the expected window has passed. Most orders are processed, printed and shipped within 2-3 weeks of order date.

 What affects timing

- Whether the event uses immediate home shipping or grouped school delivery
- Whether orders are released individually or after the event’s ordering window closes
- The number and type of physical products purchased
- Retouching or another image service
- Class, composite, team, graduation, or specialty-product production
- Address verification, payment review, or an order correction
- Carrier transit and school distribution time

 School-delivery orders

School-delivery orders are produced and packaged for distribution through the school. The school may need time to receive, sort, and send packages home after Van Gogh completes delivery.

 Home-shipped orders

Home-shipped orders are sent to the address on the order. A tracking message may be emailed when the carrier shipment is created. Specialty items may use a separate shipment.

 Items that may arrive later

- Class photos and composites completed after retakes or roster approval
- Team photos or designed sports products
- Personalized or specialty products
- Retouched prints or digital files
- Products produced by a different fulfillment process

 When to contact Van Gogh

Contact Customer Support when the estimated window in the order or school communication has passed, the school confirms distribution is complete, or tracking shows a problem. Keep the order number until every item is received.

> **Important:** Older Van Gogh articles used a universal four-to-six-week estimate. Current online events and delivery methods vary, so the order confirmation and event-specific communication are more reliable.

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Use the [Van Gogh Help Center](https://support.vangoghphoto.com?hsLang=en) to search for an answer or submit a private support ticket. You can also email [info@vangoghphoto.com](mailto:info@vangoghphoto.com) or call **847-382-2282**.

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- Student’s full name and school
- Photo event
- Order date
- Delivery method shown on the confirmation
- Tracking number, if available
- Items still missing

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