Letters
Sizing
Aspect Ratio: equal to, or greater than 1.3. Ratio is calculated as width divided by height. For example, a 6" wide x 4" high postcard has an aspect ration of 1.5.
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)
Wrong Mail?
If you get mail for someone else delivered to your mail box place it in the Misdelivered/Missent mail slot (located next to the Outgoing Mail Slot). DO NOT throw misdelivered mail away, it maybe 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 Services Center. Change of address cards must be submitted to Mail 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.