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.
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.
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!
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.