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Priority Mail

• Priority Mail is available for any item.
  
• Anything over 13 ounces is automatically sent as Priority Mail.
  
• Anything under 13 ounces may be sent Priority Mail for the minimum charge.
  
• Free tracking is available for all Priority Mail.
  
• Flat rate envelopes are available. Check with the Campus Mail Center for current postage costs.
  
• This service is not guaranteed but the U.S. Postal Service claims it is faster than First Class Mail.

Advantages

• Relatively inexpensive.
  
• First Class mail privileges (forwarding, return service, etc.)
  
• Delivered to any address in the U.S.

Disadvantages

• It's not guaranteed.
  

Federal Express

• This service is very reliable for guaranteed overnight, two-day, or three-day delivery.
  
• International Federal Express is also available (it is very expensive).
  
• Check www.fedex.com for current prices and to print a mailing label.
  
• Use the envelopes, packages, and boxes available specifically for FedEx purposes. The packaging is free of charge.
  
• Packages or letters to be sent by Federal Express must be delivered to the Campus Mail Center by 1:00pm.

Advantages

• Very reliable
  
• Trackable

Disadvantages

• Extra charge for Saturday delivery.
  
• Extra charge if address is not exactly correct.
  
• Cannot be delivered to a P.O. Box.

   

U.S. Postal Service Express Mail (EMS)

• This service is available for guaranteed overnight or 2nd day delivery.
  
• Check with the Campus Mail Center for current rates.
  
• Use the Express Mail envelopes and packages available free of charge.
  
• Items to be sent out EMS must be delivered to the Campus Mail Center by 3:30pm.

Advantages

• Slightly less expensive than other overnight services.
  
• No extra charge for Saturday delivery or address corrections.
  
• Delivery to P.O. boxes or any other address.

Disadvantages

• Not all locations guarantee overnight delivery.
  
• Not as reliable as Federal Express.