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Postal Services Frequently Asked Questions

WHERE IS THE MAILROOM LOCATED?
We are located on the west side of campus, east of the Hurricane Center, in the Campus Support Complex (CSC 1133). Our hours of operations are from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri.

WHAT TIME DOES THE MAIL LEAVE CAMPUS?
The U.S. Postal service picks up mail in the Campus Mailroom at 3:30p.m., Monday through Friday.

WILL MY MAIL GO OUT TODAY?
Generally, all mail goes out the same day it's picked up by our mail carriers, or mail brought to the mailroom by 3:00 p.m. Mail that is not properly prepared may be delayed. Bulk Mailings that go on our permit requires more preparation time, and may go the next day.

DO YOU SELL STAMPS?
Yes. We sell books of stamps for your personal use. Cash only. No checks accepted. For security reasons, we can not ship personal packages from the University weighing more than one pound.

WHERE IS THE NEAREST U.S. POST OFFICE LOCATED?
The Olympia Heights Post Office is located at SW 117 Avenue and Bird Road (SW 40th ST.) Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone number is 226-7525.

HOW DO I MAKE A BULK MAILING?
Instructions for bulk Mail can be found in our POSTAL GUIDE. 

CAN I SEND FEDEX/UPS/PRIVATE COURIER MAIL ON A MAIL VOUCHER?
Sorry, but NO. The Campus Mailroom handles only U.S. Mail.
If you wish to use UPS, contact Purchasing (348-2161) for opening a UPS account.

CAN YOU TRACE WHEN A SPECIFIC PIECE OF MAIL WAS DELIVERED?
First class mail can not be traced. If you send Express mail or Certified mail, and have the mailing piece number, you may call the Post Office at 1-800-222-1811, for tracking, or www.USPS.com

WHAT IS THE FIU ADDRESS?
Our official address is : (Your Name)
(Your Department)
Florida International University
University Park
Miami FL 33199

If street address is needed for package delivery, use:
11200 SW 8 ST
Miami FL 33174

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