Addressing Standards

Don't Lose Your Package - Pick Up Within 15 Days

Unclaimed packages will be returned to sender after 15 days of arrival. Please check your TU email regularly and pick up your packages in a timely manner.

Student Mail

It is important that students give the correct address to parents, retail shippers and other senders to ensure that mail is delivered accurately and on time.

Students (Packages and Mail):

When ordering packages or having letter mail sent to campus, please ensure to use the address format shown below.

First Name, Last Name

Towson University – Mailbox Number

8000 York Road

Towson, MD 21252

You will be notified through your official TU email when a package/mail is available for pickup.  Mail and packages not picked up within 15 days will be returned to the sender.

Faculty/Staff Internal Mail

Name
Department

Departments - Express, Perishable, or Hazmat Delivery

Please ensure your individual campus building addresses is used if you are receiving an Express (Next Day, 2 Day Delivery), Perishable, or Hazmat delivery. These items will be delivered directly to the recipient by the shipping company.  As such it is important to use the format below to help ensure drivers can find the correct building.

First Name, Last Name

Towson University (DO NOT USE 8000 YORK)

Specific Building Name, Building Address, Room Number

Towson, MD, 21252

Faculty/Staff USPS Mail

Name
Department
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252

Faculty/Staff UPS, FEDEX, or Courier Mail

Name
Department - Building & Room Number
Towson University
8000 York Road (Unless there is a unique physical address)
Towson MD 21252

Faculty and staff in buildings with a unique physical address such as 7800 or 7720 York Road should use those addresses. This general rule will help anyone who delivers directly to our faculty & staff, not just FedEx, UPS and DHL.