Campus Mail
We offer twice daily pick-up and delivery of interdepartmental mail and UPS packages. Same-day service applies to all interdepartmental mail picked up on the A.M. route.
Folding and Inserting Machine
Mail Services has two high-capacity folder inserters that can handle multiple inserts. We take your printed brochures, letters, return envelopes, etc., load them into our machine and with the press of a button, stuff them all into one envelope turning an all day ordeal into a fifteen minute job.
Tabbing Machine
We have a new tabbing machine that will apply up to three tabs at a time to your self-mailer, booklet or newsletter at a rate of up to 20,000 per hour!
Direct Impression Printing
Rather than waste time and money applying labels, why not let Mail Services print addresses directly onto your mail piece? It looks more professional, takes less time, and saves you the cost of labels. Plus, it will allow us to presort and automate your mail in one easy step, giving you maximum savings on postage!
Additional Services
UPS Package Shipping
CampusShip - Mail Services can establish a UPS CampusShip account for your department so that you can process shipments right from your desktop computer. One of our friendly route personnel will pick up your package on the campus mail route and bring it back to Mail Services. UPS picks up daily from our office at 4:30 P.M. Shipping packages this way saves you up to 19% below the retail rate!
UPS Freight Shipments
We can assist you with the preparation of your UPS freight shipment and with getting your shipment picked up from your location.
All Classes of Mail
Mail Services can tailor your service level to save postage costs and still get your mail where it is going on time.
United States Postal Service Ground Advantage for Small Parcel Shipments
Ground Advantage packages are delivered in 2-5 business days and USPS Tracking service is included in the price.
- Ground Advantage is the Postal Services’ best-priced service for items up to 15.999 oz, based on weight (rounded up to 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, and 15.999 oz) and zone (distance).
- Packages greater than 15.999 oz are charged by the pound up to 70 lbs (rounded up).
- $100 insurance is included (for both outbound and return shipments), and you can purchase up to $5,000 in additional coverage against loss or damage for merchandise.
*Mail Services Shipping Request Form must accompany parcel.
USPS Express Mail
With free shipping supplies, Priority Mail Express is the Post Office’s fastest domestic service (with limited exceptions) with a money-back guarantee and overnight scheduled delivery to most U.S. addresses, including PO Boxes.
International Mail
Priority Mail International is a reliable and affordable way to send mail and packages up to 70 lbs to over 180 countries with delivery usually occurring in 6 to 10 business days.
Bulk Mail Processing
The Postal Service offers lower prices for bulk mailings because Mail Services does some of the work that otherwise would have to be done by the Postal Service (for example, sorting the mail by ZIP Code or transporting the mail to a destination postal facility). Everyone benefits from this "work-sharing", the Postal Service’s costs are reduced and you pay less postage.
Minimum Quantities for a Bulk Business Mailing
To qualify for certain postage discounts, you must mail a minimum number of pieces:
- 500 pieces for first class mail.
- 200 pieces or 50 pounds of mail for standard mail.
Metered Mail
In January 2014, the USPS introduced a new Metered Mail category for single-piece letters with postage printed using a postage meter. The Metered Mail rate is $0.48, a one-cent discount off the retail rate of $0.49 for First Class Mail Letters (1 oz.). The special metered mail rate was introduced to encourage the use of metered mail by small businesses. For MSU departments sending out single-piece letters, using Metered Mail is a valuable money-saver. The 2% savings quickly adds up and there are no mail piece minimums.