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 |
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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 |
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Student |
Student 800 Vawter Hall Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24060-0017 |
Questions? Comments?
Send questions and comments about mail rates or services to vtmswebmaster@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: vtmswebmaster@vt.edu
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.
Forms
For details about these forms please see Departmental Billing.