UCR MAIL SERVICES

Addressing Mail to UCR

When sending mail to the university, be sure to include your name, building name, room number and three-digit department code. All mail should be addressed to the central campus address (900 University Ave.), not your department's individual address. Mail Services will use your department/college name to deliver the mail accordingly.

On-Campus Mail FAQs

• Can I send out general campus flyers/box stuffers?

  Yes! General distribution items, such as memos and flyers, that must reach all departments on campus do not need to be addressed individually. A sponsoring department must be named in each distribution, and the memo/flyer must be of "Official University Business" (i.e., no political advertising, personal statements of opinion, etc.). 

  The number of flyers required is determined by the audiences you are hoping to reach. We use a list of five categories to determine distribution:

  A—All Campus

  • Full campus distribution
  • Requires 120 flyers

  B—Students Only

  • Distribution to housing, recreation, student organizations and other student-focused areas
  • Requires 58 flyers

  C—Faculty/Staff Only

  • Distribution to faculty and staff locations
  • Requires 71 flyers

  D—Dining Location

  • Distribution for posting at: Bytes, Glasgow, The Barn, The Den, The Market at Glen Mor and The Market at North District.
  • Requires 6 flyers

  E—Academic Schools

  • Distribution to all academic colleges and schools
  • Requires 25 flyers

  If you have any questions or require a different distribution, please contact Mail Services for additional assistance.

• How do I request a mail stop?

  If your department requires a new or additional mail stop, you must make a formal request to Mail Services by filling out the form here. A Mail Services representative will review your request and contact you.

• How often do you deliver to campus?

  Mail Services collects and distributes domestic and interdepartmental mail twice daily. Mail delivery schedules are based on building locations, mail volume, vehicle pattern and U.S. Post Office schedules. Generally, interdepartmental mail collected in the morning will be delivered on afternoon routes the same day. All other campus mail, including all afternoon collections, will be delivered the following day.

• How do I send mail to another department?

  Generally, interdepartmental mail collected in the morning will be delivered on afternoon routes the same day. All afternoon collections will be delivered the following day. When sending interdepartmental mail through Campus Mail, use the following guidelines: 

  • Use the reusable intercampus 10" x 13" mailing envelope
  • Completely cross out all other addresses on the envelope
  • Write a correct and complete address for your recipient
  • Clearly print the receiver's name and department

  Note: Mail with an illegible address may be opened by Mail Service personnel for identification.

• Can I send mail to all local residents?

  Yes! Mail Services can help you promote your upcoming event to the local community through USPS's Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) program. With EDDM, you can choose who gets your mailings, with additional filters for neighborhoods, age, income bracket or household size. Contact Mail Services today to learn more about how the program can help you reach a new audience!