Letters

Sizing

Aspect Ratio (length divided by height) does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 inclusive.
Postcards: 3.5"x5" to 4.25"x6"
Letters: Max size: 11.5"x6.125"

For the best possible service you should:

• Use full & formal names (first and last, no nicknames)
• Provide a delivery and return address
• Capitalize everything in the address
• Use two (2) letter state abbreviations and common abbreviations
• Eliminate all punctuation
• Use Zip + 4 Codes (e.g. 28223-0001)
• For International Mail, please provide country name in ALL CAPITALS on last address line

Wrong Mail?

If you get mail for someone other than the occupants of your room, place it in the Misdelivered/Missent mail slot (located next to the Outgoing Mail slot). DO NOT throw away misdelivered mail. It may be important to someone, and tampering with mail that does not belong to you is a Federal offense, punishable by law.

Change of Address

If you have a permanent address change, you can pick up a  Change of Address Form at the Mail & Package Services Center. Change of address cards must be submitted to Mail & Package Services before mail is forwarded.

Send Mail to a Student

If you are trying to send mail to a Residence Hall Student, here's an example of how to address the envelope.