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Express Mail

Overnight, Priority, and Express Package Delivery Services  

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers priority mail services at rates that are competitive with other package delivery companies, and they deliver to mailboxes, mail slots, and Post Office boxes at no extra charge--even on Saturdays. Cornell Mail Services can even apply the postage for you if you have a department metering account.

Download and install the USPS Shipping Assistant to print your Priority Mail label from your desktop, then label your package, attach a CMS Mail Release Request Form, and drop it in your CMS mail bin for pickup. It's that easy.

For complete information, or to get a department metering account, contact us or call 254-8284.

Federal Express and UPS both offer overnight and priority delivery services. For information about special pricing for the university, please contact us, call 254-8284 or visit Cornell Purchasing

Packages can be picked up either from your building by calling ahead or from several overnight and express service drop box locations throughout the Cornell Campus. Call the individual vendor or check their web site to find the drop box nearest you.  

Red Runner Courier Service  

Red Runner is a courier service available exclusively to the Cornell community for university business.  

Red Runner can be used to move people, packages, rush documents or sensitive materials around the Cornell campus (and beyond). With our “Signature Service,” delivery confirmation via e-mail is available for a fee.  

Services are available Monday - Friday between 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  

To set up an account or to book a trip, call 254-8293.

Fun Facts:

Campus mail room

 CMS processes 26,011 pieces of mail each day.

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