University Mail Services restricts collection/distribution to mail items only. Freight, supplies, records, etc. are handled by Central Stores.

USPS in-bound mail and internally generated mail is sorted, then delivered to departments at approximately 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Rt. 5, the Depot Campus is serviced at 10:00 a.m. Residence Halls are serviced at 2:00 p.m.

USPS out-bound mail requiring postage is processed for pick-up by the USPS at 2:30 p.m. and the remainder of posted mail leaves UMS at 4:00 p.m., the last run of the day. If you have missed the "4:00" truck, you may bring out-bound mail to UMS by 4:30 p.m. to obtain postage and then take the mail to the Post Office in Storrs. The USPS closes at 5:00 p.m.

Courier Service to UConn Hartford, the UConn Health Center, School of Social Work, School of Law, MBA Program Downtown, Legislative Office Building and several other locations, is provided by Central Stores. This mail is sorted and prepared at UMS for pick-up by the Stores courier each morning. Questions regarding this service should be directed to Central Stores at 6-6297.

Statewide Courier Service is provided by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in Hartford. This mail is sorted and prepared at UMS for pick-up by the DAS courier each morning. Questions regarding this service should be directed to DAS at 860-566-4400. UConn Stamford is on this route. The DAS service ended December 29, 2010.

Other UC Campuses - The following require postage, and therefore a complete destination and return address with FRS account:

Stamford - Starting December 30, 2010
Torrington
Waterbury
Extention Services (Except Hartford County)
Avery Point

Residence Halls/Student Mail - The USPS delivers student mail directly to residence hall mailrooms. UMS delivers USPS automated mail and UConn-generated Student mail to residence hall mailrooms. UMS scans all trackable USPS mail before delivery to Residence Hall Mailrooms, and obtains a signature when required. Fed Ex and UPS deliver directly to Residence Hall Mailrooms.