Bulletin from the USPS

The price for a 1 oz. First-Class Mail stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12.

Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services also will change.

"The Postal Service developed the Forever Stamp for consumers to ease the transition during price changes," notes Postmaster General Jack Potter. "We encourage Americans to buy Forever Stamps now for 41 cents, because like the name suggests, they are good forever."

More information on the postage increase can be found at:

http://www.usps.com/prices/welcome.htm?from=bannercommunications&page=prices

College Post Office and Mailing Services

The College Post Office, located in the Campus Center on the 2nd floor, is a sub-station of the Meadville Post Office. Mail is delivered daily at 9:30 a.m. and is placed in the boxes by approximately 11 a.m., depending on the volume of the mail that day. On-campus mail is sorted and boxed continuously.

Services provided through the Postal Service are First Class, Priority, Express/Overnight, and Standard package mail. Certified, insured and registered mail is also available.

FedEx and DHL/Airborne deliver to the College Post Office, although their services are not offered for outgoing packages. The College Post Office also handles United Parcel Service (UPS). On weekdays, incoming UPS packages are delivered between noon and 2 p.m.; outgoing packages are collected after 2 p.m. Package tracking is available for USPS Express mail and all UPS packages.

Services Available for Purchase

• Postal money orders can be purchased for cash and an additional fee of $1.05.
• Stamps may be purchased in any quantity.
• Priority Mailing boxes are available at no additional charge; customers may buy packaging tape at the Post Office or provide their own. Masking or scotch tape is not acceptable for use on boxes.
• Various sizes of padded envelopes and 9"x12" manila envelopes are also available for purchase.
• Faxes may be sent from the Post Office for a fee of $2.50.

Hours of Operation (during the academic year):

• Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
• Saturdays: 9 a.m. to noon
• The Post Office is closed on Sundays.

During the summer and during breaks, the Post Office is closed on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Outgoing Mail

Outgoing mail is collected by the Meadville Post Office each day at 3:30 p.m. This mail leaves Meadville between 5 and 5:30 p.m. each day.

Incoming Mail

All incoming letters and packages should include the name and campus box number of the recipient as well as:

520 North Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335