Tips for receiving packages at the beginning of the semester

From: Virginia Tech Mail Services

Receiving a package at the start of the semester? Here are some tips to help reduce mailing delays:

Due to increased volume of packages shipped to the Blacksburg campus, resident students may continue to experience delays in package deliveries. 

• Students will receive an email from Mail Services when an item is ready for pick up. Please note, this is a different email from one that may be sent by a package carrier, such as USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please allow for up to two days for sorting and processing at the Mail Warehouse. Emails from Mail Services include pick up location, tracking number, and package condition.

• Senders should use the standardized address format for resident mailing addresses to avoid increased delays or returns:

Student’s full name

Residence Hall name, Rm XXXX

Street number and street address

Blacksburg, VA 24061

• Please include all tracking and recipient information in emails to studentpackage@vt.edu regarding specific packages.

If a resident student has ordered an oversized package, they may receive a detailed email arranging a pick up from a truck parked outside near the Owens Hall mail room. Students should consider the size and weight of packages ordered and plan accordingly.

Effective Sept. 12, resident student packages that remain unclaimed after seven days of being available for pick up will be returned to the original sender.

Senders should fill out an online important deliveries form when sending packages containing items such as perishables, medications, or critical documents to assist in timely processing.

Further information is available on the Mail Services website.

Questions may be directed to studentpackage@vt.edu.