Information for Students

Mail Services is here to assist students with their letter and package needs. It is not an official U.S. Post Office, but it does provide many of the same services.

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Sending and receiving mail:

Incoming U.S. Mail is delivered daily by 1:30 p.m. and is distributed to student boxes throughout the afternoon and following morning. Outgoing mail must be stamped and in the mailroom by 11:00 a.m. to go out same-day.

Lewis & Clark’s street address, as well as the MSC (Mail Stop Code), must appear on incoming mail for proper delivery. Do not use “P.O. Box” because your mail may be mistakenly sent to the downtown post.

For example:

John Smith - MSC 1002
615 S Palatine Hill Rd
Portland OR 97219

Inter-campus mail must have the recipient’s name and MSC number clearly visible and should be deposited in the appropriate slot next to the Mail Room window. The sender should indicate their MSC number on the outside of the envelope for possible return in the event that delivery cannot be made.

Speak to mailroom staff with questions about mailbox combinations and for assistance in opening mailboxes.

Mail Services does certify letters but does not register mail or insure personal packages. Ask about alternatives to these services.

Student Employment

We hire Federal Work-Study Students for various shifts Monday through Saturday. Please inquire at Mail Services if you are interested in working with us!

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PRIOR to the end of the school year, please be sure to:

a) Send any changes in your forwarding address to the Registrar’s Office— It’s important to keep the Registrar informed of all address changes.

b) Check and clean out your box and pick up all packages. If you leave anything behind, all items will be returned.

Summer Mail and Packages:

During the summer, we will continue to receive mail and packages. If you are expecting something that can not wait until your return, please contact us. We can forward First Class Letter Mail (letters and flats, not packages) to your preferred address. Magazines cannot be forwarded and will be recycled. We can also ship packages, but you will need to pay the cost of shipping. 

NOTE:  If you are not a returning student, please contact all pertinent businesses, friends and family who send you mail to update your new address. Your mail will only be forwarded for a short amount of time. You cannot complete an address change with USPS!