Mail Services is here to assist students with package and letter needs. We are not an official U.S. Post Office, however we do provide many of the same services.
Picking Up Packages
Please bring your student ID and your campus mailbox number.
Sending Packages to Campus
The street address as well as the CMB (Campus Mail Box) must be on incoming mail for proper delivery. Address packages as follows:
Example:
Student's Full Name
Univ. of Puget Sound
#### Wheelock Student Center
Tacoma WA 98416-####
Note: Replace each #### with your specific, assigned campus mailbox number.
Packages for Fraternities & Sororities
This should only be used for mail related to the organization. Address packages as follows:
Example:
Frat/Sorority Name OR Leadership's Full Name
Univ. of Puget Sound
#### Wheelock Student Center
Tacoma WA 98416-####
Note: Replace each #### with your specific, assigned campus mailbox number.
Each Fraternity/Sorority has it's own mailbox number:
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1117 - Alpha Phi
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1118 - Gamma Phi
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1119 - Kappa Alpha Theta
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1120 - Pi Beta Phi
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1138 - Phi Delta Theta
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1139 - Sigma Chi
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1140 - Sigma Alpha Epsilon
*When electing new leadership please contact Mail Services (mailservices@pugetsound.edu) to change who receives the emails when packages get delivered.
Sending Packages for Fall Term Arrival
All new incoming students are limited to 5 boxes sent prior to their arrival for move in. Packages will be available for pick up in the Mail Room in the basement between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 21st. To claim your package(s) bring photo ID. For more information about collecting your package(s), please contact Mail Services at 253.879.6008.
Should you decide to ship any of your belongings by Greyhound or train, please be aware that you are responsible for having them picked up at the station. The university cannot pick up packages at the bus or train station and cannot accept COD packages.
You should mail only those items that you will not need to have immediately upon your arrival. Since packages have been known to be delayed in the mail, it is a good idea to bring with you the items you will need immediately.
Residential facilities will not be open before August 21st. Please understand that this package holding service is made available to you because we cannot otherwise accommodate students or belongings that arrive to campus earlier than the scheduled August 21st move-in date. Please be sure to consult the enclosed “Important Dates to Know” flyer when planning your arrival (and departure).
As a helpful hint for packing, please remember that almost everything you bring to campus must be taken back home with you when the academic year ends in May. Although there is some space on campus allotted for residential summer storage, students are limited to a maximum number of 3 boxes per person. The university is not responsible for any items left in storage. The university cannot store bikes, rolled carpets or mattress pads, furniture, computers, refrigerators, etc.
Mail Services will be open both Saturday's at the beginning of the semester. Mail Services will be closed on Labor Day.
- August 22nd - 9-4:30 pm
- August 29th - 9-4:30 pm
If you have questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact Mail Services located in WSC 003 by calling 253.879.6008 or Residence Life located at 3206 N. 15th St. by calling 253.879.3317
