The University of Maine’s U.S. Postal Service Substation

The UMaine Package & Postal Center can be found in the University Bookstore, located in the Memorial Union. Operated by the UMaine Printing and Mailing Services, it provides package pickup, mailing, and shipping services for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Student posing with package

Important: Recent Postage Delays

Please send any urgent or time-sensitive mail be sent via Priority Mail Express. This mail is separated from all other mail and processed immediately (e.g. medications, passports, important documents). View this website for a list of up to date International service disruptions.

attention Friends & Family:

Do not address mail for residents to University Bookstore or Package & Postal Center. It will not be delivered. Letter mail and packages addressed to University Bookstore or Package & Postal Center may be returned to sender and not delivered to students.

ordering from amazon?

The University of Maine has offers two convenient Amazon Lockers, named Vidal and Jak, on its campus to enhance package delivery services for students, faculty, and staff. These lockers provide a secure and accessible option for receiving Amazon orders 24/7.

package pick up

Resident Package Pickup & Mail Delivery

Please wait for an email notification from um.yougotapackage@maine.edu. before coming to pick up your package. Make sure you add that address to your contacts!

  • U.S. Postal Service mail requiring a signature or that is too large for a residence hall mailbox
  • Pick up FedEx, UPS and DHL deliveries*
  • Other deliveries, such as flowers and balloons

what we offer

Mail letters & packages via U.S. Express, Priority & International post

Purchase envelopes, stamps & money orders

Pick up Priority Mail boxes and deposit mail after hours

UPS & FedEx Drop Locations

The campus drop location for FedEx (other than Ground) and UPS is outside the New Balance Field House, behind the bear statue. FedEx Ground must be notified and given a pick up location. You can also drop off these packages for FedEx and UPS at Printing and Mailing Services in the Keyo building Monday—Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

have questions?

Visit our list of Frequently Asked Questions to find answers to common questions regarding Mail at UMaine.

Reach out to us at 207.581.3760