Addressing
Do's and Don'ts
Addressing is
the most important factor affecting the campus
mail system. Improperly addressed envelopes
cannot be delivered in a timely manner, and
require additional handling. Below are some
examples of dos & don'ts of campus mail
addressing:
Correct: |
Bill
Smith
LS&A
500 S State St
1382 |
Format: |
Name
Building/Department
Street Address
Campus ZIP |
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Incorrect: |
Bill
Fleming |
Problem: |
No last name, street address, Campus ZIP |
|
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Bill
Smith
Hospital
|
Problem: |
No street address, Campus ZIP, room # within hospital,
department |
|
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Bill Smith
Math
East Hall |
Problem: |
No street address, Campus ZIP |
Mail Services
sorts all mail by the campus ZIP number. Once
mail reaches the building, the internal staff
will complete the delivery by the department
and person's name on the mail piece. If you are
unsure of a campus address, refer to our Address/ZIP lookup database.
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