Your Campus Mailbox: Getting Started

Summary

Everything new students need to know about requesting a mailbox and receiving their key.

Body

Learn how to request a campus mailbox, pick up your key, and start using your campus address.

Campus mailboxes are not assigned automatically. You must request one before you can receive mail or packages on campus.

Get your mailbox

1

Request a mailbox

Submit Establishing an NCU Mailbox with your name, ID number, and email.

2

Wait for the Mailcenter email

You'll get an email when your key is ready for pickup.

3

Pick up your key

Come to the Miller Hall Mailcenter during office hours and bring your NCU ID.

What you receive

Mailbox key

Opens your mailbox and the package lockers.

Box number

Stays yours for as long as you have a campus mailbox.

Address card

Shows your complete campus mailing address.

Your campus address

Use this format for all mail and packages sent to you on campus:

Your campus address

Your Name
910 Elliot Ave #[Your Box Number]
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Don't add a building, residence hall, or room number. See How to Address Campus Mail for details.

After you have your key

Task
How
Find your mailbox
Mailboxes are at the Miller Hall Mailcenter, in numerical order. See How to Access Your Mailbox.
Update your address
Add your box number to your university records. See Updating Your Address in University Systems.
Close your mailbox
When you leave NCU or no longer need it, submit Closing an NCU Mailbox.

Keep your mailbox key secure

Your key opens your mailbox and the package lockers. Don't share it. A lost key costs $10 to replace — see What to Do If You Lose Your Mailbox Key.

Contact the Mailcenter

Visit

Miller Hall Mailcenter

Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Holiday and summer hours vary

Related articles

How to Access Your MailboxHow to Address Campus MailUpdating Your Address in University SystemsWhat to Do If You Lose Your Mailbox KeyMailbox Management

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Article ID: 158815
Created
Sat 10/4/25 2:25 AM
Modified
Sun 10/18/26 11:28 PM
Audience
Employees
Students