Services
The Distribution Center is responsible for handling all incoming and outgoing letter mail, packages, and freight to or from the university. The Distribution Center distributes all First Class mail the same day of receipt. Packages and freight are delivered within 2-3 business days of receipt.
- Intra-Campus Mail
- Processing Outgoing Mail
- First Class
- Periodicals (2nd class mail)
- Standard and Non-profit mail
- Priority Mail
- Special Services (Certified, Delivery Confirmation, Insured, Registered)
- Presorted 1st Class and Standard Mail
- International Mail
- Sealing and Metering
- Tabbing
- Folding and Inserting
- Addressing
- USPS, UPS, Golden State Overnight, FedEx Shipping
- Receiving and Delivery of Freight
Address Placement
Find detailed guidelines regarding addressing and labeling envelopes and packages on our Address Placement page.
Mailing Standards
Review our mailing standards, including dimensions, proper addressing for incoming mail and packages, and more mailing tips.
Mail Service Permits
A University Department or College may be authorized to mail material without affixing postage. Find more information about the authorized use of permit imprints on our Mail Service Permits page.
Interoffice Mail
The Distribution Center will pick up inter-campus mail as well as outgoing mail, packages and express shipments. Review the collection schedule on the Interoffice Mail page.
Shipping and Receiving Guidelines
All merchandise and equipment ordered by the University are processed through the Distribution Center and delivered to the departments initiating the orders. The Shipping and Receiving Department strives to deliver packages within 2-3 business days.