Official university business mail is collected, processed and delivered by the Campus Mail Service, including:
By using Campus Mail to ship your items, you affirm that it meets all USPS shipping guidelines and standards.
Campus mail, using inter-departmental envelopes, must be properly addressed to ensure delivery. Add a university return address if using any other envelope or mailer.
Proper Format | Example |
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Addressee Department Name Building Name Campus | Dr. Joan Doe Comparative Literature 638 Clemens Hall North Campus |
Request additional interdepartmental mailing supplies from UB Campus Mail Services.
Campus Mail Services can process outgoing letters, flats and parcels using a postage meter.
Service | Description | Cost |
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Certified Mail | Provides proof of mailing at time of mailing and the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery | $3.45 plus postage |
Return Receipt | Provides evidence of delivery, including the recipient's signature and actual delivery address. This must be used with another service (e.g.) certified, insured or registered mail. | $2.75 plus postage |
Registered Mail | Provides the highest level of security afforded by the USPS, including a special chain of custody and indemnity up to $50,000. | From $12.60, depending on item's value |
Insured Mail | Provides coverage against loss, damaged or missing contents up to $5,000. | From $2.10, depending on item's value |
USPS Tracking | Provides tracking updates as item travels to its destination. It can be used with priority mail, first class parcels, library mail and media mail. | No cost |
University business mailings are to be processed through our Campus Mail Services. Stamps may be purchased by units for individual pieces of mail, sent on a sporadic basis. UB Procurement Cards (PCard) are the most appropriate mechanism to purchase stamps.
Campus Mail Services’ bulk mail operation is efficient and cost-effective for large mailings, such as invitations, newsletters or announcements.
Inform your off-campus business colleagues about your mail address at UB to expedite your mail delivery.
Proper Format | Example |
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Your Name Your Department (if applicable) Your Campus Mailing Address (Room # and Building Name) Buffalo, NY Your Zip+4 Code | Dr. Joan Doe Comparative Literature 638 Clemens Hall Buffalo, NY 14260-4600 |
Use Look Up a ZIP Code™ to find your zip code using the By Address tab. UB has more than one zip code and there are numerous +4’s.
Mail Type | Current Price | New Price |
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Letters (1 oz) | $0.58 | $0.60 |
Letters additional ounce(s) | $0.20 | $0.24 |
Domestic postcards | $0.40 | $0.44 |
International letter (1 oz) | $1.30 | $1.40 |
USPS services can facilitate shipping with a variety of supplies and services:
For foreign parcels one pound or over, a USPS Customs Form must be filled out:
Contact Campus Police at 645-2222 for any suspicious mail piece. Review tips from the USPS about what makes mail suspicious.
Campus Mail Services
Phone: 716-645-2743; Fax: 716-645-3937
Email: CampusMail@buffalo.edu