| UIUC provides the information for mail and packages at https://housing.illinois.edu/MyHousing/Mail-Packages below is my summary: - Addressing: All packages MUST be addressed to the resident and their hall address.
- Same-Day/Food Delivery: Must include full name (first & last) and room number. Otherwise, you must pick it up yourself. University Housing isn't responsible for deliveries left without contact information.
- Fall Housing: Packages for students with fall housing contracts will begin being accepted on August 1.
- Notification: You will receive an email notification at your Illinois.edu address. You can also set your preference for package notification, such as a text message, by logging into MyHousing.
- Pickup: Present your i-card (or Illini ID QR code in the Illinois app) at your hall's package station. No proxies allowed.
- Processing Time: Housing aims to process packages the same day they are delivered.
- Holding Time:
- Packages not picked up within two weeks during the semester will be returned to sender.
- Packages will be held over Fall, Winter and Spring Breaks.
- Pickup Locations:
- Ikenberry Commons: Student Dining and Residential Programs Building (SDRP), first floor behind the staircase. (Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm, 217-300-0393)
- Urbana Residence Halls: Your hall's service desk. (Check individual hall pages for details).
- Daniels & Sherman Halls: Your hall's service desk. Do not ship packages before check-in. Packages will be accepted only after check-in.
- University Housing Apartments: Secured package mailbox system. A key will be placed in your apartment mailbox. Return the key to the lock on the package box after retrieving your package.
Mail: - Addressing: Street address, room number, and hall are all required. Missing information can cause delays (2-5 days).
- Format Example:
NameUniversity Residence Hall/Room Number/Hall NameStreet AddressCity/State/Zip + 4
- Apartments: See the Apartment Resident Handbook for apartment mailing address guidance.
For example, for a UIUC student living in Van Doren Hall, its shipping address should be like below: Your Name (Your Full Name)
Ikenberry Commons/Room [Your Room Number]/Van Doren Hall
1215 S. Fourth St.
Champaign, IL 61820
Explanation: Your Name: Use your full legal name, as it appears on your official university records.Ikenberry Commons/Room [Your Room Number]/Van Doren Hall: This is the most important part for ensuring it gets to you within the dorm. Replace [Your Room Number] with your actual room number (e.g., Van Doren Hall, Room 201).1215 S. Fourth St.: This is the physical address of Van Doren Hall.Champaign, IL 61820: This is the city, state, and zip code for Champaign.
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