Mail and Package Services
Residential Life provides mail and package distribution services for student residents. Mail procedures vary depending on your community.
Summary of Service Types
| Community | Mail Distribution | Package Delivery | Example Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Communities | Towers Mail Center | Towers Mail Center | ### Font Blvd; San Francisco, CA 94132 |
| Manzanita Square | On-site Mail Room | On-site Mail Room | 2 Varela Ave; San Francisco, CA 94132 |
| University Park North | Direct to Apartment | Direct to Apartment | ### Buckingham Way / Winston Dr.; San Francisco, CA 94132 |
| University Park South | Direct to Apartment | Direct to Apartment or ship to Manzanita Square | ### Street Name; San Francisco, CA 94132 |
Mail Procedures by Community
Instructions for formatting your mailing address and locating mail and package pickup areas.
- Central Communities
- Mary Ward Hall
- Mary Park Hall
- Towers at Centennial Square
- Towers Jr. Suites
- Village at Centennial Square
- West Grove Commons
- Manzanita Square
- University Park North
- University Park South
- Important Reminders
Central Communities
Mailing Address:
[Full Name] [Last 5 digits of SFSU ID]
### Font Blvd, Apartment [#]
San Francisco, CA 94132
Mail and Packages Pick-Up Location:
Packages for Central Communities are distributed through the Towers Mail Center located at: 796 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
Manzanita Square
Mailing Address:
[Full Name] [Last 5 digits of SFSU ID]
2 Varela Ave, Apartment [#]
San Francisco, CA 94132
Mail and Package Notes:
- Packages for Manzanita Square are processed and distributed in the Manzanita Square Mail Room.
- Residents may also assist University Park South residents with package deliveries upon arrangement.
- Due to Manzanita Square being labeled as a business by the US postal service, individuals will need to update address manually, rather than through the postal service forwarding system.
University Park North
Mailing Address
[Full Name] [Last 5 digits of SFSU ID]
[###] Buckingham Way (or Winston Dr.), Apartment [#]
San Francisco, CA 94132
Mail and Package Notes
- Carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.) deliver directly to your apartment.
- Packages may be dropped off in the lobby (High-Rise Apartments), in front of exterior-facing apartments, or in courtyard mailboxes (Garden Units).
- Residents may also ship packages to the Towers Mail Center (796 Font Blvd) if preferred.
University Park South
Mailing Address
[Full Name] [Last 5 digits of SFSU ID]
[###] Street Name
San Francisco, CA 94132
Mail and Package Notes
- Carriers deliver directly to your front door.
- Residents concerned about direct delivery may ship to Manzanita Square by contacting: Liz Alvarez, Community Desk Coordinator.
Important Reminders
- Please ensure that your mail is addressed using your Full Name, as mail is processed using a roster utilizing University provided information. More information about modifying Legal and Preferred Names through the University can be found on the Registrar’s website.
- Packages are generally processed within 72 hours of receipt. You will be notified when your package is ready for pick-up. Processing time may extend during high volume package periods such as the beginning of the semester, major sales like Amazon Prime Days, and the holidays.
- The University is not responsible for perishable packages or deliveries.
- Packages containing items prohibited in the License Agreement such as smoking products or alcohol may be refused or returned to sender.
- Residential Life will only hold packages up to 30 days. If packages are not retrieved within 30 days, Residential Life will attempt to return the item to sender. If the carrier will not return the package, it will be disposed of.
- Residential Life does not forward mail. It is the resident’s responsibility to update their mailing address upon move out. Any items delivered for individuals who are no longer residents will be returned to sender or disposed of.