Services
The Canyon Post Mail Center provides the following services:
- Stamps, Envelopes, and Shipping Box Sales
- 24 Hour Parcel Drop Box
- Domestic Faxing
- Notary Public
Canyon Post Mail Center
Hours of Operation
Move-In & WOW 2019 Special Hours of Operation
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday through Friday (September 11, 12, & 13) | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday (September 14) | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday (September 15) | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Monday through Wednesday (September 16, 17, & 18) | 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Fall Quarter 2019 (beginning September 19th)
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday through Friday | 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed Monday, November 11th, for observance of Veteran's Day.
Closed Thanksgiving week, November 24th through December 1st. Package pickup by appointment, Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week.
Please Note: Packages not picked up within 6 business days of your first email notification may be returned to sender. Package return policy does not begin until October.
Summer Quarter 2019 (beginning June 17th)
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday through Friday | 12:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed Thursday, July 4th, for observance of Independence Day.
Closed Monday, September 2nd, for observance of Labor Day.
Please Note: Packages not picked up within 6 business days of your first email notification may be returned to sender.
Contact Information
Phone: 805-756-6640
E-mail: packagecenter@calpoly.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canyon Post Mail Center a full service Post Office?
While Canyon Post Mail Center is equipped with the resources to assist you with most of your mailing and shipping needs, it is not a full service Post Office. Please call or email us if you have a question about the services offered at Canyon Post Mail Center.
I currently live in Poly Canyon Village. How can I access my mail?
Visit this page for more information about the services Canyon Post provides for residents of Poly Canyon Village.
I need to ship something to a friend, how can I do that?
Shipments and shipping labels can be processed from any personal computer. Simply weigh your package in the Canyon Post Mail Center lobby, access the shipper of your choice (i.e. UPS.com, FEDEX.com, USPS.com) from your personal computer, process your shipment, print and tape the shipping label to your package, and drop off the package in the Parcel Drop Box located in the Canyon Post lobby. A scale, tape, scissors, and a selection of boxes are available in the Canyon Post lobby. Separate drop boxes for packages and letter mail are located in the Canyon Post Mail Center lobby for items that have been affixed with the necessary postage or shipping labels.
Can I purchase postage stamps at Canyon Post Mail Center?
Canyon Post Mail Center has a select supply of USPS postage stamps available for sale. We do not carry specialty or promotional stamps. Any item weighing less than 13 oz. can be shipped using postage stamps. Items weighing 13 oz. or more need to be processed on a personal computer from the shipper's website of your choice.
| Item | Unit | Price Per Unit |
|---|---|---|
| First Class Stamps | Individual | $0.55 |
| First Class Stamps | Book of 20 | $11.00 |
Are there boxes and shipping supplies available for me to use?
A select supply of FEDEX, USPS, and UPS boxes are available, free to the public, in the Canyon Post Mail Center Lobby. Tape and scissors are also available free of charge. Packing supplies such as packing peanuts or bubblewrap are not offered by Canyon Post Mail Center but can be found at the Poly Canyon Village Market located within a short walking distance. We do offer additional boxes and envelopes for sale.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| #10 Envelope | $0.15 |
| #98 Manilla Envelope | $0.35 |
| CD sized bubble mailer | $1.00 |
| 9" X 7" X 3" Box | $1.00 |
| 12" X 11" X 3" Box | $1.25 |
| 12" X 12" X 12" Box | $1.10 |
| 18" X 18" X 18" Box | $2.80 |
| 20" X 20" X 20" Box | $3.85 |
I have a pre-paid package that needs to be picked up by DHL, what should I do?
All pre-paid outgoing items for courier services such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc. must be dropped off at the Canyon Post Mail Center front desk during regular business hours or at the 24 hr lobby drop box for pick-up. Pick-ups are made daily at 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
I need to get something Notarized by a certified Notary Public. Can I do that at Canyon Post Mail Center?
Yes, Canyon Post Mail Center provides certified Notary Public services for a fee of $15 per signature during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.