Outgoing Packages
How do I send a package on campus?
Shipping Options
There are several options for sending outgoing packages.
- Private delivery carriers (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
- The sender has two options when shipping a package via a private carrier:
- Call the carrier and arrange for pick up from the recipient's office - the carrier will come directly to the location for pick-up
- The sender can take their package directly to the private carrier's local outlet
- United States Postal Service
- Bring package to local post office
- Private local messenger/delivery service (Chick Chack)
- Contact Chick Chack Messenger Service at 212.244.8577
Your choice will depend upon the time sensitivity of the package in question. For urgent local, same-day service, Mail Services uses Chick Chack Messenger Service. For overnight service, FedEx and UPS have the best service available. Please contact mailto:mailservices@newschool.edu to add you and your department to the university account (a worktag is required).
For less urgent deliveries and packages going to a P.O. box, the USPS offers Express Mail (overnight), Priority Mail, and Parcel Post. Please contact Mail Services at mailto:mailservices@newschool.edu or 212-229-5301 for rates and additional information.
FAQs
Are there any special details for sending via UPS or FedEx?
A package for shipping via UPS must be securely packaged and sealed, preferably with heavy-duty packing tape. The package must be clearly labeled with the sender's name and address at The New School and the destination address (no P.O. boxes). It must have the department's worktag for chargeback. Marking the package "UPS" is recommended.
For FedEx, an Airbill must be filled out and attached to the package. Extra details, such as required date of arrival and insurance requested, should be included in a memo firmly attached. The worktag must be provided in the reference field.
Can UPS or FedEx deliver to a PO Box?
UPS and FedEx are privately owned couriers, and cannot deliver to P.O. boxes. Please use the USPS for P.O. box addresses.
We have to return a package to a vendor. What is the procedure?
Your department must contact the vendor to request a UPS Call Tag for UPS to pick up the package free of charge. If the vendor does not issue a Call Tag but provides an RMA return label, your department must pay the UPS shipping charges.
Contact Mail Services at mailto:mailservices@newschool.edu or 212-229-5301 with any questions.