- Outgoing USPS mail must have a completed mail card attached to the out-going mail. The mail card is for billing purposes.
- Mail is picked up once a day in your building's mail location.
- Mail pick-up on campus is limited to a maximum of 6 white tubs or 6 letter trays. Mail that exceeds this limit, please call UK Postal Services at (859) 257-6370.
- Outgoing mail should have proper paperwork at time of pick-up:
- Meter card (Domestic, International, UPS)
- Forms (International - Parcel, packages)
- When received in our facility, we will complete the cost of the postage on the mail card and email the information back to you in a timely manner.
Campus | Department
Internal Campus Mailing
UK Postal Services processes incoming mail and packages for the University of Kentucky, including UK Healthcare. Delivery of mail on campus is once a day, Monday through Friday.
Campus mail is sorted by the building number, also known as the speed sort. All internal campus mail should use the following address format:
Department Address Template
TO: Person’s name
DEPARTMENT NAME
FROM: Your Name
SPEED SORT: ####
Off-campus Mailing
FAQ’s:
Where can I drop-off my mail on campus?
The University of Kentucky operates a U.S. Postal Service contract station at two locations on campus:
- M63 Chandler Medical Center - Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Mezzanine of Patterson Office Tower - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Distribution Center and Bulk Mail are located at 1247 Versailles Road (Vaughn Warehouse)- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What is the deadline for same-day postmark?
Stamped mail going out must be received by 2:30 p.m. at M63 Chandler Medical Center and by 3:00 p.m. at the Mezzanine of Patterson Office Tower in order to be postmarked that same day.
Will UK Postal Services receive Accountable Mail?
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Accountable mail is received daily from the United States Postal Services (USPS). This mail is signed for when delivered to the UK Post Office, signed for by addressee (recipient) and/or picked up at the UK Post Office.
What is Accountable Mail?
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Certified Mail
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Registered Mail
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Signature Confirmation
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Insured
By what time do I have to have my mail dropped off at either location to qualify for same day delivery?
Stamped mail going out must be received by 2:30 p.m. at M63 Chandler Medical Center and by 3:00 p.m. at the Mezzanine of Patterson Office Tower in order to be postmarked that same day.