Services that go beyond basic

To request one of the services below and/or obtain a quote, email our team. These services require a fee.

Courier and Parcel Delivery

Mail Services provides quick and easy same-day or next-day (parcels) delivery options to offices on campus. Email our team for more information or to request services.

No dangerous or hazardous items will be accepted for courier or campus parcel service.

Courier Service (campus only)

• Hand-carried items delivered on campus
• Item(s) must be small enough for one person to carry
• $10 charge per pick-up and delivery
• Up to $7 additional for each extra stop (no additional charge for multiple stops in one building)
• Same-day requests must be received by MIT Mail Services before 2 PM
• Most deliveries can be made within two hours of the request (for up to 10 items)

Campus Parcel Service

• Maximum of 50 lbs per box (must be moveable using a hand cart)
• $15 charge per pick-up and delivery
• $25 for irregularly shaped items that can’t be stacked and may therefore require multiple trips
• 20% surcharge for unboxed items
• Pricing is subject to change based on your needs
• $4 additional for each extra item/box
• $4 additional for each extra stop
• Most parcel service provided within 2 days of request
• Same-day request (rush delivery) must be received by MIT Mail Services before 12 PM
• Additonal $20 charge for same-day request

Mass Mailings

Mail Services staff can help throughout the mass mailing process — up to 250,000 pieces — from creating a mailing list to handling the flow of responses. Ask about how to reduce postage costs by using MIT’s nonprofit permit.

How we can help:

• Folding (up to an 11" x 17" piece)
• Tabbing (as necessary to comply with regulations)
• Sealing
• Metering
• Stamp affixing (for that personal look)
• Inkjet address (both return and send to, in one pass)