Mail Center

Mail and Package Delivery

  • The Mail Center receives and sends UPS and USPS mail and packages for both U.S. and International delivery (ground and express options).
  • Inter-campus mail is distributed throughout the day.
  • The United States Postal Service delivers mail to the office by approximately 12:00 pm. The mail is sorted and delivered to the staff and faculty mailboxes by approximately 1:00 pm and delivered to the student mailboxes by the time our office closes for the day.
  • Students are notified of packages via a white “Package Slip” placed in their mailbox. Faculty and staff get a pink slip in their mailbox when an oversized package has been delivered. Should you receive a perishable item (i.e: flowers, food, refrigerated item, etc.) we will also notify you via e-mail. (Please note: No refrigerated storage is available.)
  • Students need to have their Student ID and Package Slip with them in order to pick up a package.
  • UPS, FedEx, Amazon and other carrier packages will all be delivered to the Mail Center throughout the day; we do not have a set schedule for these deliveries. Please understand that while you may receive an instant e-mail notice from the shipper that your package has been delivered, it does take time to process the packages.
  • Stamps, postage to be paid, bubble mailers, and envelopes are available to purchase.
  • Returning an item: The Mail and Copy Center is able to package your item(s) for return, and calculate postage. If you already have a return label, the Mail and Copy Center can adhere it for you and ship with appropriate carrier. (See note below regarding outgoing FedEx packages.)

Additional Information:

In an effort to ensure quality mail service, please note of the following information:

  • Never send cash or coins in the mail. Use checks or money orders.
  • Use special services when sending something of value. Options include certified mail, insured mail or shipping methods with tracking ability such as UPS, USPS, or FedEx.
  • Use proper, secure packaging, don’t advertise what is inside.
  • Use proper addressing. If you need help, please see an associate.
  • When ordering through Amazon and other 3rd party delivery services, try to make sure your order is not being delivered on a Saturday or Sunday. You can also include “please deliver Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm” in the special delivery instructions box. This will help to make sure your item is not mis-delivered or lost or stolen if left outside of the building.
  • Take advantage of using the Amazon Lockers, located in the Hicks Student Center by the Computer Lab. Once the package(s) have been delivered, an email will be sent with the pick up code. Simply enter or scan the code at the Amazon Locker and the proper locker door will open. Additionally, an email will be sent stating the package has been picked up.
  • In the event that a package may be missing, please email the Mail and Copy Center with the following information:
    • Date of Delivery
    • Tracking Number (not order number)
    • Recipient Name
    • Carrier (UPS, Amazon, FedEx, USPS, etc.)
    • Image of delivery location/signature of recipient
  • Packages not claimed in Mail Center after 2 months will be returned to sender. disposed, or donated.

Outgoing Department Mail and Packages:

  • All outgoing department mail must provide the 8-digit account number to be charged.
  • Outgoing department mail should be rubber banded together and dropped in the drop box. If the mailing is too big for the drop box, then please bring to the window.
  • Packages can be shipped using UPS, USPS or FedEx and billed to your department account number.
  • For same day processing and pick up of USPS mail/packages, please deliver to Mail Room by 11a.m. All mail/packages (other than Priority Mail Express, Registered, Certified, etc.) dropped off after 11 a.m. will be picked up by USPS the next business day.

Outgoing FedEx Packages:

  • Outgoing FedEx packages will be charged a FedEx pick-up fee.  The fee will vary depending on urgency of FedEx pick up. Charges will range from $10.85 for future day pickups to $17.75 for same day pickups. FedEx packages can also be dropped off at a FedEx drop off location. 
    • FedEx Office locations near Kalamazoo College:
      • FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
        • 1550 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
      • FedEx @ Walgreens (Downtown)
        • 760 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
      • FedEx Office Print & Ship Center @ WMU Student Center
        • 1070 Arcadia Loop, Suite 1143, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
      • FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
        • 5730 S. Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
      • FedEx @ Walgreens (Near Drake Road)
        • 5020 W. Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
      • FedEx @ Walgreens (Near 9th Street)
        • 6649 W. Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Student Mailbox Information:

  • Student mail and packages should be addressed in the following format:

Student Name (Please use full names, no nicknames)
1200 Academy Street
Student Box Number Hicks Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

  • Your mailbox number and combination are emailed to you the summer before your first year. This information can also be found after logging into the Kalamazoo College portal, The Hornet Hive.
  • To open your mailbox:
  1. Turn dial left several times to “reset” the combination and position the pointer at the first number.
  2. Turn dial right past the first number once and then stop at the second number.
  3. Turn dial left directly to the last number.
  4. Turn dial slightly to the right and pull door open.

Be sure to clean out your mailbox at the end of Spring Term.