Scott BresslerAlready wondering when that first care package from mom and dad will arrive? Curious where that Campus Box address you’ve been giving your friends is actually located? At some point or another every freshman will need to know how the Wash. U. mail services work, so here is your down-and-dirty guide.
On the bottom floor of the Wohl Center, past Bear Necessities, you will find rows and rows of tiny boxes. One of these belongs to you and will serve as your mailbox for the year. You can find the number and combination with your Housing Assignment on WebSTAC. All of your letters will be delivered to this box each day and you can come here any time to check your mail. The lock can be tricky, though, and most spin left-right-left to open. You can always ask at the desk if yours isn’t working.
If you’re waiting for a package to arrive, make sure you check your e-mail. Mail services will contact you when you receive a package and tell you what kind of package you received. You can then pick it up right away with your Student ID and a description of the package. But if mom wants to send you her homemade banana bread, make sure she marks the box as “Perishable” and mail services will also make a courtesy call to your room to let you know the box arrived.
To send packages, just stop by the mailroom during its regular business hours. The post office doesn’t sell boxes, but you can head next door to Bear Necessities to find what you need. You can also drop envelopes in the mail slots at any time.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and find that box you can call your own.
Important Tips:
Don’t forget your photo ID to pick up packages
To avoid long lines, come to the post office well before closing
Always spin and lock your mailbox when you’re finished
Program your combo into your phone in case you forget it
The last mail pick-up each day is at 3:30 p.m.
Post Office Hours:
| Monday | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday – Friday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Sunday/holidays | Closed |