Mail Services - delivery changes for Nov. 25
Due to the University closing at noon on Wednesday, November 25, Mail Services will only be making morning deliveries.
If you usually receive your mail in the afternoon, you WILL NOT receive your mail that day. If you have mail that needs to be sent out on Wednesday, you can bring it to the Virginia Tech Post Office by 11:00 a.m.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mail Services at 231-6909 or mailservices@vt.edu.
Postal News
- US Postal Service announces 2010 Shipping Prices. More info here
- Description of new rates effective Jan 4, 2010 here.
University Mail Services
University Mail Services (UMS), part of Transportation and Campus Services, is responsible for collecting and distributing letters and packages for university departments at Virginia Tech. A transaction card should be attached to all mail to be delivered to non-Virginia Tech addresses in order to facilitate proper processing and billing.
Letters and packages received in the UMS office by 2:00 p.m. will be delivered to the U.S. Postal Service or United Parcel Service on the same day. Items received after 2:00 p.m. will be processed the following business day.
Residential Mail Services
Residential Mail Services (RMS) is responsible for collecting and distributing letters and packages to residence hall students at Virginia Tech. Learn more about RMS.
Postal Codes
Departmental Postal Codes
Internal mail is sorted and delivered by departmental postal codes that are for internal use only. There is no charge for internal mail delivery (from one university destination to another). To expedite postal delivery, the postal code should appear in parenthesis on the same line as the street address.
| Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|
|
President |
President 210 Burruss Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131 |
Residence Hall Zip Codes
Each Virginia Tech residence hall has an individual nine digit (ZIP + 4) code. The first five digits of each residence hall is 24060 and the last four digits are unique to each residence hall. To expedite delivery, please do not include "Virginia Tech" in the delivery address.
| Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|
|
Student |
Student 800 Vawter Hall Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24060-0017 |
Questions? Comments?
Send questions and comments about mail rates or services to mailservices@vt.edu.
Location and Contact Info
University Mail Services
118 N. Main St. (0337)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-6909
Fax: 540-231-1615
Email: mailservices@vt.edu
Campus Department Mail 231-6909
Postage and Meter Room 231- 9907
Residential Student Mail 231-4085
Courtesy Mail Courier 231-6909
UMS is located behind the Federal post office. The entrance is located at the loading dock. The facility is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Campus Department Mail will close at noon on Nov 25th and re-open on Nov 30th.
Updates and Changes
Forms
For details about these forms please see Departmental Billing.