FAQ's

What kind of mail do I have?

• Sending it to another department on campus or to UCI Medical Center? Campus Mail
• Sending it elsewhere in the United States, including other UC campuses? Domestic Mail
• Sending it outside of the United States? International Mail

Where can I drop off my mail?

• There are seven main drop boxes on campus. Visit this link for a map of the locations
• For personal mail, use USPS collection boxes

When will my mail be picked up?

• Mail carrier routes are arranged by location on campus
• A table of pick-up times is featured on our Mail Boxes page

How much does it cost to send mail?

• Campus mail requires no postage, so it is free to send.
• Prices for domestic and international mail depend on classification and are listed on Classification & Rates

What are the different classifications of outgoing mail?

• First Class Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel post, and Express Mail
• For full descriptions and fees, see Classification & Rates

How should I address my mail?

• Campus Mail? Consult our Campus Mail: Formatting page
• Domestic Mail? Consult our Formatting Domestic Mail: Formatting page or USPS Addressing Tips
• International Mail? Consult our International Mail page

What is a ZotCode?

• An addition to your zip code that we use to sort mail more efficiently
• For more information on ZotCodes, see our ZotCodes page