Below are the latest news and announcements from Columbia Mail.
In an effort to expand access to packages outside of regular service hours, Columbia Mail has installed new smart lockers in Carlton Arms, Schapiro, and Lerner Hall – in addition to the lockers already in place in the lower level of Wien Hall and the John Jay lobby. The new lockers will be available for use on March 10, 2025.
Update as of 3/3/25: The new package lockers will be available for use starting March 10.
In an effort to expand access to packages outside of regular service hours, Columbia Mail will add smart lockers to Carlton Arms, Schapiro, and Lerner Hall this winter. Lockers are currently in place in the lower level of Wien Hall and the John Jay lobby. Here's the rundown on how package lockers work.
A survey sent to 5,200 undergraduate residential students in October showed an overwhelming appreciation for the Student Mail service, while also identifying some areas for improvement.
Columbia Mail is adding smart lockers for packages in new campus locations this winter. Students can help design a wrap for the lockers. Photography, graphic design, illustration – you name it! Follow the submission guidelines below and your design could be displayed on one of the new package lockers on campus. Winners will also receive Columbia Bookstore gift cards (in addition to bragging rights). Honorable mentions to receive prizes too!
Columbia Mail’s pre-delivery program allows students to send packages to campus beginning in early August. The Mail team makes best effort to deliver packages received before the mid-August cutoff date directly to the student’s room, so that it’s there when the student arrives for Check-In. This eliminates the need for students to haul large or numerous packages from the Mail Center and greatly improves efficiency during Check-In.
This Friday, 9/27, the Student Mail Center will resume its regular Academic Year hours following Fall Rush.
New open hours have been posted for the Fall 2024 semester, including Check-In week and Fall Rush.
Shipping items to campus in advance of Check-In is a smart move-in strategy. Students can begin shipping items August 1. Items received between August 1 and August 15 will be delivered directly to their residence hall room. Please review the Mail and Package Pre-Delivery information on the Columbia Housing website.
Make sure to follow the outlined address format for undergraduate students living in the residence halls.
A survey sent to 5,700 undergraduate residential students in October showed an overwhelmingly positive view of Student Mail, while also identifying some areas for improvement.
Columbia Mail’s pre-delivery program allows students to send packages to campus beginning in early August. The Mail team delivers any packages received before the mid-August cutoff date directly to the student’s room so that it’s there when the student arrives for Check-In. This eliminates the need for students to haul large or numerous packages from the Mail Center and greatly improves efficiency during Check-In.
Shipping items to campus in advance of Check-In is a smart move-in strategy. Follow Columbia Housing's guidelines and tips for a smooth shipping and move-in experience!
The USPS, Inter-office Mail, and FedEx mailboxes have been temporarily relocated to the northeast entrance of Low Library.
A survey sent to 5,935 undergraduate residential students in Fall 2022 yielded valuable insights that influenced Spring 2023 Student Mail Center operations.
New open hours have been posted for the Spring 2023 semester, including Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!