The Austin Peay State University Campus Post Office
Location and Hours of Operation
The APSU Post Office is located on the lower level of the Morgan University Center (see campus map and parking map).
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Mailing Address: APSU Post Office |
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The APSU Post Office is also closed on University Holidays. |
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Retail Mail Services Offered
The APSU Post Office is a proud Contract Postal Unit (CPU) for the United States Postal Service (USPS) which allows the APSU Post Office to provide postal products and services to the University and the surrounding community at U.S. Postal Service prices.
USPS services and products provided include:
- Forever Stamps
- Priority Mail
- Priority Mail Express
- First Class Mail
- Ground Advantage
- International Services
- Media Mail
- Library Mail
- Non-Profit Bulk Mail
- Insured Mail
- Certified Mail
- Return Receipt
- USPS Tracking
- USPS Money Orders (Cash Only)
The APSU Post Office can accept pre-paid and labeled packages. Packages dropped off will collected by Central Receiving to be picked up by the carrier the following business day. Pre-paid postage and labels can also be printed out at our Self-Service Kiosk (see below for additional details).
The APSU Post Office offers a self-service computer station located in the lobby of the Post Office. This kiosk includes a computer, scale, scissors, and tape to assist customers with:
- USPS Click-N-Ship
- Prepaying for UPS, FedEx, and DHL shipping labels
- Printing return labels from Amazon, eBay, Chegg, etc.
- Filling out custom forms for international mailings
- Submitting mail forward requests
All USPS letters and packages are picked up Monday through Friday at 3:30pm. UPS/FedEx/DHL packages dropped off are picked up the following business day.
Stamped mail, metered mail, and on-campus interdepartmental mail can be dropped off using the mail slots located next to the gate near the P.O. Boxes anytime the University Center is open.
The APSU Post Office provides all the same mailing and shipping prices as the USPS, which can be found on their “Mailing & Shipping Prices” website. The USPS also offers a “Postage Price Calculator” that allows you to calculate your exact postage price. However, we welcome anyone interested in mailing a package to come see us at the service window where we can better show you all your mailing options and price choices.
On Campus Mailings (Department and Student)
The APSU Post Office is responsible for receiving and distribution of all campus interdepartmental and student mailings. The university community can use the APSU Post Office to mail items to different departments or students free of charge. Interdepartmental mailing envelopes are also free for use and pick up at the service window. Please be sure to include the Date, Name or Department, P.O. Box Number, and Sender information such as Name and P.O. Box.
Postage is never required for on campus communications and this mail is distributed throughout the entire day as it is received.
Campus Address and PO Box Rental
Students who live in campus housing are assigned a campus address. Students will receive an email from APSU Post Office with their campus address information.
Commuting students can activate a campus address for $15.00 a semester.
Faculty/Staff can rent a box for either $10.00 (one month), $30.00 (six months) or $50.00 (one year).
For additional information on a campus address feel free to contact us at apsupostoffice@apsu.edu or give us a call at 931-221-6378.
Package and Mail Pickup
Once packages/mail are received at the APSU Post Office a notification will be sent to the recipient's APSU Email and the package/mail will be stored in our new package lockers. The email you receive will have a 5 digit code to open the package locker. Students also have the option to sign up for text notifications by filling out the Text Notifications Form.
Recipients picking up packages/mail from service window will need to bring a form of ID with them.
Forms of Payments
The APSU Post Office is able to accept cash, check, and all major credit/debit card. However, USPS Money Orders can only be paid for using cash.