Your campus mailbox is your official university address for everything from care packages to financial aid notifications. Unlike some schools, NCU doesn't automatically assign mailboxes - you need to request one. Once assigned, your mailbox stays with you for your entire time at NCU.
Who Can Use This Service
- New students who need a campus mailbox
- Current students who haven't previously had a mailbox
- Students returning after extended absence
What's Included
- Individual physical mailbox assignment
- Mailbox key (also opens package lockers)
- Official campus mailing address
- Address registration in all university systems
- 24/7 mailbox access when Miller Hall is open
Important Information
Your official address will be:
Your Name
910 Elliot Ave #[Your Mailbox Number]
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Your mailbox key is valuable: Lost keys cost $10 to replace and take 24-48 hours.
Who needs to request and limitations
- Students: Your campus mailbox is automatically assigned to you upon enrollment; no request is necessary.
- Faculty and Staff: Mailboxes are not automatic. They are assigned based on demonstrated need and current availability, and are not granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to Request
Submit a Mailbox Request with:
- Your full legal name
- Student ID number
- Best contact email
- Preferred key pickup date
Timeline
- Processing: 24-48 hours
- Email notification when key is ready
- Pick up during business hours (10am-5pm Mon-Fri)
After Getting Your Mailbox
- Find your physical mailbox in Miller Hall
- Update all shipping accounts with new address
- Start checking at least twice weekly
- Keep key secure - treat like dorm key