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Tips for Better Mail Service

GENERAL:  
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Notify Mail Room of all personnel/title changes.
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Separate and bundle outgoing mail, intra-campus mail, and personal stamped mail.
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Outgoing (U.S.) mail must reach mail room by 2:30 P.M. in order to insure same day processing. Large quantities may be delayed.
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Stamped mail should be sealed.
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Keep your mailing lists/labels updated.
OUTGOING:  
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Please bundle & label all outgoing mail with correct code name & number.
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Always use correct zip code or postal code.
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Alert Mail Room staff to expect "important" mail.
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Spell out name of foreign countries. Bundle foreign mail separately.
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Use Third Class - Bulk mail whenever possible.
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Complete certified and return-receipt slips.
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Fold envelope flap down for sealing.
INTRA-CAMPUS:  
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Use blue envelopes.
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Use name and department of addressee. Please use full name, not initials.
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Include campus box number on mail addressed to students.
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If you are sending something to a person/department located in the same building, use mail boxes located in that building, or deliver to appropriate office.
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Please use full name on routing slip or put in envelope. Student mail in box order.
LARGE MAILINGS:  
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Let the Mail Room know when you will be mailing a large quantity of pieces.
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Mail Room can provide you with instructions for large mailings.
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Make sure all pieces are addressed (labeled).
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Please send student mail in numerical box order rather than alphabetical order.
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Undeliverable pieces are returned to the office which mailed them.
Please keep your mailing list up to date.

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