Graduate Mail

Students assigned to graduate residences, with the exception of Peabody Hall, will have their letter mail and packages delivered directly to their residence mailboxes by the United States Postal Service and other carriers, including UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc. Please note that students’ on-campus mailbox numbers are the same as their room numbers.

The following address format should be used on all mail sent to students:

Name
Apartment [Apartment Number]*
Street Address
Boston, MA 02215**

* Do not use the words “Post Office Box” or “P.O. Box,” as that denotes the United States Post Office, not Boston University.

** Medical Student Residence use zip code 02119. For 39-43 St. Mary’s Street and 7 Euston Street use Brookline, MA 02446.

Since letter mail and packages for graduate residences are not filtered through the on-campus student mailrooms, any questions regarding letter and package delivery must be directed to the specific carrier.

Questions regarding United States Postal Service letter mail delivery may be directed to the United States Postal Service Customer Service Line, 1-800-275-8777 or online at www.usps.com. Students must put their name on their residence mailbox in order to have mail delivered.

Storage and Shipping

Boston University partners with The UPS Store to provide you with safe, convenient, and economical shipping and storage options. There are multiple, convenient pick-up and drop-off locations on the Charles River Campus. For more storage and shipping information click here.

Peabody Hall Mail Procedures

For Peabody Hall, the hours of operation for the Fenway mailroom are Monday through Friday, 9 am – 6 pm. Hours are subject to change.

Students assigned to Peabody Hall will receive mail through an assigned mailbox in their residence mailroom. Please note that students’ on-campus mailbox numbers are not the same as their room numbers.

The following address format should be used on all mail sent to students:

Name
Box [Mailbox Number]*
Street Address
Boston, MA 02215

* Do not use the words “Post Office Box” or “P.O. Box,” as that denotes the United States Post Office, not Boston University.

The mailroom for Peabody Hall is located at 150 Riverway, Boston, MA 02215.

Please note that mailrooms are closed on all University holidays, recesses, and emergency closings. Regularly scheduled hours are typically amended around these periods. For questions related to your mail, please call 617-353-2307 or email dormmail@bu.edu. Hours are subject to change.

Package Pick-up

If you receive a package that won’t fit in an on-campus mailbox, we’ll notify you through email. You’ll need your Terrier Card to pick up packages in your residence mailroom.

Vacation and Recess Periods

During vacation and recess periods, mail is held for delivery until the break is over. At the end of the academic year, first- and second-class mail is forwarded for a limited time to the home addresses you have on file with the University.