General Policies and Procedures

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
There is an after-hours drop-off box at the front door.

Mail Cards

A mail card must accompany all outgoing mail requiring postage metering. These cards are available for order on the Printing Services website.

Courier Service

The URI Courier provides scheduled deliveries to several Providence locations:

  • Daily: State Administration Building (1 Capitol Hill)
  • Wednesdays: RI Nursing Education Center
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Shepard Building

The courier departs from the campus at approximately 10:00 am. To ensure your mail and packages are included, please drop them off in your mail room before this departure time. Visit the URI Mail Services website for the full schedule.

URI Mailing Addresses

In cases of incomplete addressing, delivery locations are determined using the URI Directory. Ensure accurate delivery by emailing Kathie McKinstry to verify or update your current campus address.

Suspicious Mail

Report any ssuspicious packages immediately to the URI Police at 401-874-2121. Review the Suspicious Package Information for detailed guidelines.

Personal Mail

URI Mail Services does not process or deliver personal packages.

Hazardous Materials

URI Mail Services does not process hazardous materials.Email Nic Englehart to coordinate all HAZMAT shipping needs.