Office of Administrative Services

Office of Administrative Services

Office of Administrative Services

Mail Services

About

The Mail Services Center handles all incoming, outgoing, interoffice mail, and packages for faculty, staff, and students. The staff is dedicated to serving the needs of the campus in an accurate and timely manner. See MAILING ADDRESS section for more information.

LOCATION
Lafarge Residence Hall Basement

Window Hours: 
8:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Monday through Friday

Contact Us: 
610-660-1180
Email Us

 

Services Available

    • Postage Meter (U.S. Postal Service rates apply per piece)
      • Prices are adjusted according to Envelope Size and Weight
    • Individual Stamps (U.S. Postal Service rate apply per stamp)
    • Basic mailing essentials
    • Assorted Envelopes, Standard Plain Boxes, and Packaging material available for purchase.
    • International Shipping with U.S. Postal Service standard rates.

  • The Mail Center offers UPS shipping at a discounted rate.  We are able to offer substantially lower UPS shipping rates due to the University’s Non Profit status.  These rates can be as much as 50% cheaper than UPS stores.  We carry all shipping materials needed; boxes, packaging tape, brown paper, and bubble wrap.  Our UPS services extend from Ground Service to Next Day Air.

    WE DO NOT OFFER UPS INTERNATIONALS SHIPMENT SERVICES.

    • Stamps
    • Incoming - Staff, Faculty
    • International - Under 4 lbs.
    • Outgoing - Students
    • Priority
    • Certified
    • Outgoing Only
    • 2nd Day, Next Day, Ground, No International Service
    • UPS does not accept anything addressed to a P.O. Box
    •  Driveway entrance besides Barbelin Hall off City Avenue (6:00pm UPS pickup)

Mailing Addresses

Your mail is very important to us, and we want to make sure you receive it. We will make every effort to identify the owner of a package; but, if for some reason a package is not marked with a proper Name and/or mailing address, we may not be able to guarantee delivery. All packages with a tracking number are recorded. If a recipient is not identified, the tracking number will be used to assure the parcel is delivered properly.

We recommend all student mail and packages are addressed to the appropriate dorm building to which they reside. There are some exceptions to those living in off campus dormitory and buildings further from center campus, such as Pennbrook apartments.

See Residence Hall Addresses

Student MailStudent PackagesFaculty/Staff Business
Student Full Name
Dorm Name / Unit Number
Residence Hall Address Line 1
City, State, Zip Code

Student Full Name
Dorm Name / Unit Number
Residence Hall Address Line 1
City, State, Zip Code

Student Name
SJU Unit # / Unit Number
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

First and Last Name
Dept, Building, Room #
Building Address Line 1
Philadelphia, PA, 19131

 

  • *Please always make sure to include the student's unit number on all letters and packages, never the room number.*

    Ashwood Hall - 6050 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131

    Hogan Hall - 81 Lapsley Lane, Merion Station, PA, 19066

    LaFarge Residence Center - 2425 Cardinal Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Lannon Hall - 5320 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    McShain Residence Center - 333 West City Avenue, Merion Station, PA, 19066

    Merion Gardens - 701 City Avenue, Merion Station, PA, 19066

    Moore Hall - 6051 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Pennbrook (packages only) - Penbrook unit#, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Pennbrook (mail/envelopes only) - 2130 North 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19151

    Quirk Hall - 2449 Cardinal Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Rashford Hall - 5200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Saint Albert's Hall - 40 Lapsley Lane, Merion Station, PA, 19066

    Sourin Residence Center - 2449 Cardinal Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Sullivan Hall - 240 North Latches Lane . Merion Station, PA, 19066

    Townhouse 100/200/300 - 6051 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131

    Villiger Hall - 2525 Cardinal Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

    Xavier Hall - 30 Lapsley Lane, Merion Station, PA, 19066

Package Center

  • Delivered to the Package Center by Carriers before noon Monday-Friday

    Delivered to the Package Center by Carriers before noon Monday-Friday

    UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS deliver and pick up packages on campus normally between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm daily.

    • UPS is the University preferred vendor and offers substantial discounts to the University.
    • Packages must be dropped off at the Package Center or the Mail Center by 3:30 pm M-F.
      • UPS will pick up any outgoing packages at 4:00 pm M-F.
    • UPS box is at the end of the Barbelin Driveway for your drop off convenience any other time.
      • If dropped by 6:00 pm – UPS will pick up that evening.

    Pickup packages at the Package Center Window in the Science Center during Window Hours.

    Pickup packages at the Package Center Window in the Science Center during Window Hours.

  • Student packages will be barcoded on arrival and an email notification will be sent to student stating the package is available for pickup.  A student must show their SJU ID in order to pick up their packages.

    • Students may assign a proxy to pick up a package. Send an email with both the student’s name and the person picking up for them to mailservices@sju.edu. A proxy must have a valid I.D. and sign for the item.
    • Perishable shipments such as flowers or fruit will be refrigerated. If a perishable item is shipped, please pick up as soon as possible.

    Mail and packages that are left after students leave for the semester may be forwarded to the home address on record once arrangements are made and payment is confirmed.

  • University packages will be barcoded on arrival and, if the package is of University related business, the package will be delivered to your office in the afternoon.

    • You may pick up your package in person if you wish during window hours. It is recommended that you be certain that your package has arrived on campus before you pick up.

    If you believe that there was an error in classifying your package as personal, please email The Package Center at mailservices@sju.edu.

    Packages that are unclaimed for more than 30 days will be returned to sender.

Additional Information and FAQ

    • The Package Center & Mail Center operate throughout the entire year, including all seasonal breaks.
    • Closed on Major Holidays.
    • Closed on Weekends (with the exception of Fall Move-In Weekend).
    • An email notification will be sent the day your package arrives to campus. Emails are generated through Pitney Bowes Online Tracking. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY. If you have any questions or concerns, email MailServices@sju.edu
    • Waiting on a package but did not receive an email notification from the Mail & Package Center? Email MailServices@sju.edu with your Full Name, Carrier, and tracking number, and we will help you track down your package.

  • ​​​​​​​​You can still get shipments to the Package Center. When ordering or having a personal item shipped, please use the following shipping information: (Your Full Name, SJU ID number, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131).

    • Having your friend's / roommate's ID is NOT accepted.
    • However, you can email MailServices@sju.edu with your name and the Full Name of the person you authorize to pick-up on your behalf. Authorized person MUST have their own hawk card (or valid ID). We will not release your package without the email approval.
    • We hold packages for a maximum of 15 days of date it was processed. Excluding those during Breaks & Holidays.
    • NOTE: If you no longer want or need a package, please email MailServices@sju.edu. Provide the package tracking number or sender name & address to authorize refusal.

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    Perishable Items will be refrigerated.