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Packages

Mail & Package Services is a United States Postal Service Contract Station. We only receive USPS packages. For non-USPS packages, please contact Central Receiving and Stores at 704-687-2394 with questions about your package.

Sending a Package

Make sure package is properly wrapped and addressed. The Mail & Package Services Center has mailing materials for purchase.

Mail & Package Services gladly offers packaging advice. Just bring up your contents we’ll help ensure everything is delivered safely and in one piece!

70 lb Maximum: It is a Postal Service policy not to send any packages greater than 70 lbs.

Receiving a Package

An email will be sent to you when the package has arrived. It must be picked up within 10 business days. Present window clerk with a photo ID and a copy of the email to pick up package.

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
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Mail & Package Services Office

Lower Level, Prospector
Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Not open on holidays when the University is closed 704‑687‑0383

We Accept:

Cash icon Cash
Checkbook Icon Check
Credit Card Icon Visa / Mastercard
49er Card Icon 49er Account

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