Use Mail Services to Distribute Materials Near and Far
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New shipping policy effective June 30, 2026
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MIT Mail Services supports fast distribution of printed and packaged materials both on campus and around the globe. Basic services include incoming mail delivery, outgoing mail pickup, and assistance with meeting USPS and international postal requirements. Certain intercampus services and mass mailings require a fee.
Basic Services
- Outgoing mail collection and processing for campus and USPS mail (envelopes only, all sizes)
- Drop boxes are located at more than 40 campus locations; pickup is Monday-Friday at 1:00 PM.
- For USPS mail, be sure to include postage or a cost object (write the number in the top right corner of the envelope) to prevent delays.
- Incoming mail processing and delivery for campus and USPS mail, distributed either directly to MIT offices and labs or to Mail Rooms located throughout campus
- Make sure you are providing the correct delivery address to vendors!
- Always include your building number and room number when you provide a delivery address.
- For buildings not serviced by a campus Mail Room, mail is delivered directly in bulk to a designated mail drop location.
- Note: Incoming USPS mail services to campus residences are provided by the Division of Student Life, not MIT Mail Services.
Shipping and Receiving
- Review the MIT Shipping Policy before preparing any shipment
- Assistance with outgoing packages and shipments sent through MIT eShipGlobal
- Assistance with non-eShipGlobal shipments as needed (including freight)
- Incoming packages, shipments, and freight: Receiving and processing, primarily at the Ray and Maria Stata Center (32 Vassar Street)
- For on-campus tracking information, email Mail Services.
Intercampus Services and Mass Mailings (Requires a Fee)
- Courier and parcel delivery
- Mass (bulk) mailing services
US Post Office in W20
Located on the lower floor of the Stratton Student Center (Building W20), the US Post Office branch on the MIT campus accepts packages and envelopes that are stamped or paid for with cash or a credit card. This is the only campus location for sending personal mail and packages.
Request a Service
Email Mail Services for price quotes, scheduling, and general inquiries.
Note: Mail Services is not involved with the delivery of perishables, food, or unboxed furniture. Please do not use Mail Services to send or receive personal mail, food, or packages.
Helpful Tips and FAQ
Your Address
- When providing your address on an online form, place your building number and room number into the apartment field. This will prevent accidental truncation.
- Keep your campus address up to date on your MIT profile. The online directory is the only resource for Mail Services if your incoming package is missing information.
- Notify outside vendors / subscriptions of your new address well in advance of moving. Mail Services forwards mail for entire departments only, not for individuals.
- To prevent delay in outgoing mail, please provide postage or a valid cost object as well as a clearly marked return address indicating your last name, department, building number, and room number.
Delivery timing and pickup location
- Delivery confirmation items generally arrive at Mail Services within 24-48 hours of the date listed on USPS tracking and will be delivered to your building’s Mail Room with the next scheduled delivery.
- Unless your package requires a signature, it will be delivered to your building's Mail Room.
