Off Campus Mail
Pick Up and Delivery
Deadline for same day processing: 3:00pm
Location: Powell
- Mail Services picks up mail from the Richmond Post Office Mon-Fri at 7:30am and 11:30am
- Metered/Stamped mail is delivered to the Richmond Post Office daily, Mon-Fri at 4:00pm
- Pre-sort vendor mail is picked up Mon-Fri at 3:30pm
Shipping Declaration Form
Shipping declaration form must be attached to all out going packages.
https://mailservices.eku.edu/sites/mailservices.eku.edu/files/eku_shipping_declaration_form.pdf
ORG Codes
Mail Services accounts for each ORG Code spent on postage including:
- Metered mail
- Business reply
- Postage due
- Permit mailings
Expedited and Special Services
Expedited or special services can be processed for postage, such as:
- Express
- Insured
- Registered
- Certified with Return Receipt
Mail, except for Certified, must be taken to the post office by the sender on the same day it is metered.
Envelopes
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Departments should seal their own mail (do not use staples)
- For large mailings, #10 envelopes can be sealed by Mail Services if:
- envelopes are being metered
- envelopes are properly stuffed
- On envelopes with clasps, the clasps must be covered with tape
- Padded envelopes must be used for any items with a sharp edge, such as CD's, pins, etc.
- Separate off-campus and on-campus mail by bundling with a rubber band
- If your area uses multiple org codes, please keep them separate
Tabs
- Mail with an open edge must be tabbed.
- The open edge should be oriented to the top edge of the mail piece.
- Tabs required on both top edge and on the right side.
International Mail
- Keep International mail separate from domestic mail
- All International mail must have the country name, in all caps, on the bottom line of the address
Postage Tips
- Screen your mailing list for unnecessary names, duplicates, and incomplete addresses
- Use "Certified" instead of "Registered" mail for decreased cost while still receiving notice of delivery
- DO NOT over-insure. Payment by the USPS and UPS is for actual value, not declared value
- Postcards for short messages or announcements offer substantial savings
- Combine mailings into a larger envelope for distribution at the same location
- Use "Business Reply" envelopes provided by vendors
- FAX the information when time is crucial, instead of Express or Overnight mail
- Request Library and Media Mail when appropriate for up to 50% savings
- Intra-campus envelopes are for on-campus mail
- Regular business envelopes for off-campus mail
- Non-profit/Bulk Rate savings up to $.20 per mail piece
Large Mailings
Contact EKU Mail Services before preparing large mailings and/or unusual sized pieces to discuss the most economical way to use the postal service.