Properly Addressing Mail

Correct addressing allows for prompt and timely delivery of mail and parcels. Distribution Services delivers mail and parcels based on department name, not recipients name or building & room numbers. Please include a department name on all campus mailings and inform contacts to include a department name on all inbound addresses. The following formats are recommended for addressing mail.

Incoming Mail & Parcels

Format
{Recipient's Name}
{Department Name}
1 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Example
Mary Smith
Distribution Services
1 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Intradepartmental Mail

Format
{Recipient's Name}
{Department Name}

Example
Mary Smith
Distribution Services

Items received that do not follow the recommended addressing format are subject to return for proper addressing.

The USPS website has additional information to help you with your mailing needs. Please go to http://www.usps.com/.