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USPS Mail Delivery Suspended for May 30 Holiday
In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, USPS will be closed on Monday, May 30. There will be no USPS mail delivery, services or transportation available.
Official university business mail is collected, processed and delivered by the Campus Mail Service, including:
- Official inter-campus business mail
- In- and out-bound university business mail collected, processed and delivered by the United States Postal Service (USPS)
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USPS Announces New Prices Effective 7/1/2022
By using Campus Mail to ship your items, you affirm that it meets all USPS shipping guidelines and standards.
Interdepartmental Mail
Address Formats
Campus mail, using inter-departmental envelopes, must be properly addressed to ensure delivery. Add a university return address if using any other envelope or mailer.
| Proper Format | Example |
|---|---|
Addressee Department Name Building Name Campus | Dr. Joan Doe Comparative Literature 638 Clemens Hall North Campus |
Campus Mail Box Drop-Off Locations
North Campus
- Outside Campus Mail Center
- Second floor of Clemens Hall
- First floor of Cooke Hall
- Student Union foyer
South Campus
- Inside Pharmacy Buidling
- Outside Hayes Hall
- Harriman Hall lobby
UPS and FedEx
- Please contact carrier or go to local store
- Campus Mail does not handle these carriers
Mailing Supplies
Request additional interdepartmental mailing supplies from UB Campus Mail Services.
Metered Mail
Campus Mail Services can process outgoing letters, flats and parcels using a postage meter.
Add Extra Services to Metered Mail
| Service | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Mail | Provides proof of mailing at time of mailing and the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery | $3.45 plus postage |
| Return Receipt | Provides evidence of delivery, including the recipient's signature and actual delivery address. This must be used with another service (e.g.) certified, insured or registered mail. | $2.75 plus postage |
| Registered Mail | Provides the highest level of security afforded by the USPS, including a special chain of custody and indemnity up to $50,000. | From $12.60, depending on item's value |
| Insured Mail | Provides coverage against loss, damaged or missing contents up to $5,000. | From $2.10, depending on item's value |
| USPS Tracking | Provides tracking updates as item travels to its destination. It can be used with priority mail, first class parcels, library mail and media mail. | No cost |
Bulk Mail
Campus Mail Services’ bulk mail operation is efficient and cost-effective for large mailings, such as invitations, newsletters or announcements.
Your USPS Mail Address
Inform your off-campus business colleagues about your mail address at UB to expedite your mail delivery.
| Proper Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Your Name Your Department (if applicable) Your Campus Mailing Address (Room # and Building Name) Buffalo, NY Your Zip+4 Code | Dr. Joan Doe Comparative Literature 638 Clemens Hall Buffalo, NY 14260-4600 |
Use Look Up a ZIP Code™ to find your zip code using the By Address tab. UB has more than one zip code and there are numerous +4’s.
USPS Mail Services
USPS Rates for 2022
| Mail Type | Current Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|
| Letters (1 oz) | $0.58 | $0.60 |
| Letters additional ounce(s) | $0.20 | $0.24 |
| Domestic postcards | $0.40 | $0.44 |
| International letter (1 oz) | $1.30 | $1.40 |
The USPS is also seeking price adjustments for Special Services products including Certified Mail, Post Office Box rental fees, Money Order fees and the cost to purchase insurance when mailing an item. For more details on rates, please visit www.usps.com.
USPS services can facilitate shipping with a variety of supplies and services:
- Free USPS shipping supplies
- Insurance, USPS Tracking™, Registered Mail™, Signature Confirmation™, more
For foreign parcels one pound or over, a USPS Customs Form must be filled out:
Suspicious Mail
Contact Campus Police at 645-2222 for any suspicious mail piece. Review tips from the USPS about what makes mail suspicious.
Contact an Expert
Campus Mail Services
Phone: 716-645-2743; Fax: 716-645-3937
Email: CampusMail@buffalo.edu