Texas A&M University - South Commons Area

Addressing USPS Mail/Common Carrier Packages:

         A. Print or Write Legibly:
               Name - Address - City - State - Zip +4
         B. Include and Use Proper US Mail/Common Carrier Shipping
             Format Elements:
               1. Addressee "Proper" Name
                     (Nicknames are not acceptable and are Returned to
                      Sender)
               2. Complete Mailing Address:
                     2 Commons Lobby, Room 156
               3. Section and Mailing Number:
                     (Section: A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/K/M/N/P/R and Box #)
               4. City, State Zip+4:
                     College Station, TX 77840-9500
         C. Example:

          

To better serve you and maintain your personal privacy and security, be prepared to show picture identification (TAMU ID/Driver License or ID/Passport) and sign for your mail and packages.

The following will cause the mail and packages to be
"Returned to Sender":
• Failure to Pick-Up Mail and Packages within 2 Weeks of Delivery
• Missing Section and/or Box Numbers
• Illegible Address Information
• Addressee Nicknames

Do NOT encourage the mailing of CASH!

Do NOT encourage the mailing of rolls of US Coinage!

Do NOT encourage the mailing/shipping of large, oversized, and heavy packages.
Multiple shipments are preferred.

Do NOT encourage the use of UPS and FedEx "early a.m." or "priority overnight" delivery services.
CMS is NOT open to receive these until 12:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Use "Standard" overnight delivery services.

Do NOT use "Saturday" delivery services.
CMS is closed.

DO use UPS and FedEx "standard" afternoon overnight delivery services.

USPS "Delivery Confirmation" is scanned upon receipt at the College Station Post Office.
It does NOT necessarily reflect the date of delivery made to CMS.

Mailbox Holders are responsible On-Line purchases are shipped using the correct and complete US Mail or Common Carrier (physical) shipping address format.
Packages may be "Returned to Sender" if not identifiable.

Use USPS Change of Address (Form 3575) to redirect/forward your home mail to your TAMU "temporary" Private Mailbox (PMB) address.
This Change of Address may be canceled at any time. Cancellation will cause your mail to revert back to your previous address.