Sending Packages To Stanford University Students: A Guide

Sending packages to Stanford University students is a straightforward process. The university has its own U.S. Post Office and zip code, and all undergraduate student mail and packages are delivered to one central campus location: Stanford's Undergraduate Mail & Package Center. This is also the case for graduate students, who have a designated Graduate Package Center (GPC) for secure delivery. Students can also choose to have mail delivered to their residential address, but this is not recommended for USPS mail. Stanford also has a partnership with FedEx, which offers a remote package center located in Escondido Village.

Addressing standards for packages

To ensure the proper delivery of mail and packages to Stanford University students, it is important to adhere to the following addressing standards:

For undergraduate students, the addressing format is as follows:

[Student's First and Last Name] - [SUNet ID]

459 Lagunita Drive (Address Line 1)

C/o Stanford Tresidder Package Center (Address Line 2)

Stanford, CA 94305

For example:

Jane Stanford - jstanford

459 Lagunita Drive

C/o Stanford Tresidder Package Center

Stanford, CA 94305

Alternatively, packages sent via a carrier other than USPS can be directed to the FedEx Office Business Center in Tresidder Memorial Union. This ensures that packages are securely held for students to pick up at their convenience. The format for this address is as follows:

[Student's First and Last Name] – [SUNet ID]

459 Lagunita Drive (Address Line 1)

FedEx Office Tresidder – P.O. Box # (Address Line 2)

Stanford, CA 94305

For instance:

Jane Stanford – jstanford

459 Lagunita Drive

FedEx Office Tresidder – P.O. Box 12345

Stanford, CA 94305

It is important to note that undergraduate students are assigned a post office box number (P.O. Box) before arriving on campus, and this remains consistent throughout their undergraduate career, regardless of their on-campus residence. Therefore, when sending mail and packages via USPS, the address format is:

[Student's Name]

531 Lasuen Mall

P.O. Box [Assigned Number]

Stanford, CA 94309

For graduate students residing in EVGR, it is recommended to use the following address format for USPS mail:

[Student's Name]

[Street Address of Residence], [Apartment Number]

Stanford, CA 94305

However, for graduate students not living in EVGR, it is suggested to use the Graduate Package Center (GPC) for secure package delivery. The address for this location is:

[Student's Name]

Graduate Package Center

[Street Address of Residence], [Apartment Number]

Stanford, CA 94305

Tracking packages

Students can now easily view and track all packages/items in one web portal. To do this, students need to log in with their SSO at https://stanford.sclintra.com/packages. Once logged in, they can check their package status by going to "My Items." They can also delegate package pickup to a friend by clicking on "Forwarding Preferences."

The Stanford Package Delivery & Contact Info section of the student portal allows students to update their spouse or partner's phone and email contact information. This ensures that the right people are notified when a package is ready for pickup.

For undergraduate students, the Stanford Tresidder Package Center, located on the first floor of the Tresidder Memorial Union, is the central campus location for mail and package pickup. Notifications for package pickup will come from UG2, not the shipping carrier. Students can also pick up packages from one of the Smart Lockers on campus.

For graduate students, the Graduate Package Center (GPC) is available for the secure delivery of packages.

Picking up packages

Undergraduate Students:

Undergraduate students living on campus can receive their mail and packages at Stanford's Undergraduate Mail & Package Center, located in the Tresidder Memorial Union. This central location ensures that all undergraduate students, regardless of their residence, have a consistent address for receiving mail and packages.

When a package arrives, students will receive a notification from UG2, not the shipping carrier. The package will be available for pickup at the Tresidder Package Center or one of the Smart Lockers on campus. The Tresidder Package Center is conveniently located on the first floor of the Tresidder Memorial Union, next to The Treehouse restaurant.

To ensure proper delivery, the following addressing format should be used:

[Student First and Last Name] - [SUNet ID]

459 Lagunita Drive

C/o Stanford Tresidder Package Center

Stanford, CA 94305

For example:

Jane Stanford - jstanford

459 Lagunita Drive

C/o Stanford Tresidder Package Center

Stanford, CA 94305

The Undergraduate Mail & Package Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. It is closed on Stanford Holidays.

Graduate Students:

Graduate students have a different process for receiving packages, depending on their residence.

Graduate Students in University Residences:

Graduate students living in university residences, except for EVGR residents, are encouraged to use the Graduate Package Center (GPC) for secure delivery of their packages. The GPC is the designated location for graduate students in university residences.

Graduate students can use their residential address for USPS mail. Here is the addressing format:

[Your Name]

[Street Address of Residence], apartment number

Stanford, CA 94305

To find your specific residence address, refer to the Housing Options.

Graduate Students in EVGR Residences:

Graduate students living in EVGR residences have a different process. They can request mail forwarding with the USPS to another domestic US address for 60 days after moving. However, packages from other carriers like UPS, FedEx, DHL, or Amazon will not be forwarded.

Graduate students in EVGR residences should use the following addressing format:

[Student First and Last Name] - [SUNet ID]

459 Lagunita Drive

C/o FedEx Office Tresidder - P.O. Box #

Stanford, CA 94305

For example:

Jane Stanford - jstanford

459 Lagunita Drive

C/o FedEx Office Tresidder - P.O. Box 12345

Stanford, CA 94305

General Information for Picking Up Packages:

Regardless of your student status, there are a few important things to keep in mind when picking up packages:

• Identification: Bring a government-issued photo ID or your Stanford student ID for verification at the package centers.
• QR Code: You will need the QR code from the email notification to pick up your package.
• Pickup Timeframe: Packages are held at the designated package centers for a total of 9 days. Packages not collected within this timeframe will be returned to the sender.
• Smart Lockers: Smart Lockers are open 24 hours a day, providing a convenient option for package pickup. Packages placed in smart lockers will be there for up to 2 days before being moved to the designated package center for an additional 7 days.
• Notification: You will receive an email notification from UG2 ([email protected]) when your package is ready for immediate pickup, not from the shipment carrier.
• Package Tracking: Students can now view and track all their packages in one convenient web portal. Log in with your SSO at https://stanford.sclintra.com/packages and check the "My Items" section.
• Delegate Pickup: You can delegate the pickup of your package to a friend by clicking on "Forwarding Preferences" in the web portal.
• Lower Lockers: If you require a lower-level locker for accessibility reasons, you can make that request by clicking the "Lower Locker" box in the Stanford Student Portal.

Mail forwarding

It is important to note that packages and items from other carriers, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, and Amazon, will not be forwarded. Students must assign a proxy to collect these items; otherwise, they will be returned to the sender or discarded. If a student has moved from one EVGR unit to another, they should notify the senders of their new address or apartment number to prevent mail delays or missing mail. The package centers at Stanford will not forward mail from one EVGR location to another.

To forward mail, students can submit a help ticket through the ServiceNow form, which requires a SUNet ID login. Students can also delegate package pickup to a friend by clicking on "Forwarding Preferences" in the web portal: https://stanford.sclintra.com/packages. Here, students can view and track all their packages and items.

For undergraduate students, Stanford has its own US Post Office and zip code. Each new undergraduate student is assigned a post office box number before arriving on campus, which they keep throughout their undergraduate career. This provides a consistent address from year to year, regardless of their on-campus residence. Mail and packages sent via USPS should be addressed to the student's P.O. Box:

> Name

> 531 Lasuen Mall

> P.O. Box [number]

> Stanford, CA 94309

Undergraduate students can also choose to receive packages at Stanford's Undergraduate Mail & Package Center, located in Tresidder Memorial Union. This is a central location for students living in undergraduate housing, including large residences and Row houses. The center is operated by UG2, a vendor that provides various support services for the university.

Package security

To ensure the security of packages sent to Stanford University students, several measures are in place. Firstly, there is a designated central location for package deliveries for undergraduate students, the Stanford Undergraduate Mail & Package Center, located in the Tresidder Memorial Union. This center is operated by UG2, a vendor providing support services for the university. Students are notified when their package is ready for pickup, and they can also track their packages through an online portal.

For graduate students, the designated location for secure package delivery is the Graduate Package Center (GPC). Graduate students who do not live in EVGR are encouraged to opt into using the GPC for secure delivery instead of having packages delivered directly to their residence.

To collect a package from either center, a government-issued photo ID or Stanford student ID is required for verification. Packages are typically held for a total of 9 days before being returned to the sender.

Stanford University is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of its students' information. This includes individually identifiable health information and student records, such as transcripts, academic advising, health/disability, academic probation, and conduct records. The university also has minimum security standards for its computing devices and applications, aiming to safeguard sensitive data and promote sustainable practices.

Additionally, contracts for packages are entered directly between the student and the firm, with the university not being a party to these contracts.

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