Address Requirements for Campus Mail

U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail requires different address formats for campus departments located on campus and those located off campus.

For on-campus departments, using the campus box numbers pinpoints the location for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and mail arrives already sorted at Mailing Services. For off-campus departments, USPS delivers mail directly to the street address, which eliminates the processing step required if a box number is used and mail is delivered to Mailing Services.

Internal campus mail^I uses the same format for both on- and off-campus addresses. Note: UPS, Federal Express, and other private carriers will not deliver to your box number. Provide them with either your street address or your building name and room number.

Sample Address Formats

• 98195 ZIP^I Codes - On-campus Addresses

• The last four digits of the box number are added to the ZIP Code, e.g., 98195-2700.

• Return Address for USPS Mail

• University of Washington
  Department of Civil Engineering
  Box 352700
  Seattle, WA 98195-2700

  Note: The box line must appear directly above the City, State, and ZIP line for the mail to be automation compatible.

• Incoming Address for USPS Mail

• Professor Jane Doe
  University of Washington
  Department of Civil Engineering
  Box 352700
  Seattle, WA 98195-2700

• Internal Campus Mail

• Professor Jane Doe
  Department of Civil Engineering
  Box 352700

  Note: Campus mail address formats are the same for both on- and off-campus addresses, and include the person's name, department, and complete six-digit box number.