Mail Services

University & Residential Mail Services

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
Virginia Tech
210 Burruss Hall (0131)
Blacksburg, VA 24061

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
800 Vawter Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24060-0017

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.