The mission of the Mail Center is to offer top-notch mail and distribution services to the main campus, medical campus, and regional higher education centers, supporting essential aspects such as teaching, research, student activities, and community programs. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and handling your mail with utmost care and attention, ensuring timely and reliable delivery for all your important communications
With a well-equipped fleet comprising one sedan, four vans, and two mailing machines, we are fully prepared to cater to the needs of the University community efficiently. Notably, almost half of the University's mail consists of Standard Mail (Bulk Mail), while the remaining portion encompasses various other classes of mail, with first class being the prevailing choice.
Monday to Friday: 8a.m. - 5p.m.
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Mailing personal letter mail (must have a stamp and return address).
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Providing supplies such as Priority and Express envelopes and boxes, as well as brown wrapping paper and mailing tape. (We don't provide boxes or filling material such as bubble wrap.)
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Providing inter-department envelopes to offices and departments on campus.
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Utilizing the U.S. Postal Service Express Mail for overnight and next day delivery.
Where's My Package?
All packages sent to residential halls are received and distributed at the ODU Mail Center located at Room 1200 at the Webb University Center. Students will receive an email notification when the item is delivered and processed. Students must present a valid ODU identification card to collect their package.
All students should pick up their packages at the University Mail Center located in Room 1200 at the Webb University Center Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Once your package is processed, you will receive an email and/or text message from the Mail Center (not your carrier) that your package is ready for pick-up. The email and text message will look like this:
Your package is ready for pick up at the University Mail Center in Room 1200 at the Webb University Center. PACKAGE PICK UP TIME IS 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY.
Tracking
#: 9114999944314147248131
Carrier: USPS
From:
Notes: TEST
First Name Last Name
Street Address
Residence Hall Name (i.e. Powhatan Apartments)
Room or apartment number
Norfolk, VA 23529
Don't forget to notify the Mail Center!
Leon Shaffer
Mail Center Operation Manager
kshaffer@odu.edu
Use the official mailing address for University Faculty/Staff members:
Name
Department
1 Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
Questions?
Contact Mail Center at 757-683-3673 or email us at mailcenter@odu.edu.