On-campus residents can send and receive mail and packages during the academic year. Care should be taken to avoid misdirected or returned items by adhering to acceptance dates and correctly addressing items.

We strongly urge students to NOT mail any items they will need immediately after move-in such as medication, bed linens, or toiletry.

For detailed information about how mail received to campus is processed, refer to Mail Services.

Acceptance Dates

Packages are now being accepted for students participating in the Mid-Semester Residential Experience, in addition to students in Emergency/Critical Needs housing. 

Spring Break and Thanksgiving Break

Packages will not be accepted during spring break and Thanksgiving break, and mail rooms will not be open.

Addressing Your Items

All correspondence should be addressed correctly to avoid misdirected and delayed items.

[Full Name]
[Residence Hall] [Room Number]
American University - MailRoom
3201 New Mexico Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016-XXXX

Zip+4 Codes

Anderson Hall

20016-8101

Cassell Hall

20016-8035

Centennial Hall

20016-8102

Congressional Hall

20016-8132

Constitution Hall

20016-8131

Federal Hall

20016-8133

Hughes Hall

20016-8105

Leonard Hall

20016-8103

Letts Hall

20016-8104

McDowell Hall

20016-8106

Nebraska Hall

20016-8114

Roper Hall

20016-8129

Frequency

Correspondence should be addressed as follow for residents of the Frequency through American University Housing & Residence Life.

[Full Name]
4000 Brandywine Street NW
[Apartment Number]
Washington, DC 20016

Shipping

These items are prohibited for shipping to our campus and any item shipped must have a 50 Lb. weight limit.

• Boxes 36”L X 24”H X 24”W
• Bikes
• Flat Screen TVs over 36” X 36”
• Furniture

Picking Up Your Mail and Packages

Packages: You will be notified by email when packages arrive. Please pick these up at the central package facility at the New Mexico Building, 3201 New Mexico Ave., Room B2. That’s a half-mile walk from the residence hall (about 10 minutes), just past East Campus. Room B2 is on the first floor, past the elevator. (Look for signs to Mail Services.)

Mail: Each residence hall has a mail room accessible 24/7. Each student will have a mail key to open a locked mailbox.

Lost Mail Keys

If you have lost a mail key, please have the Desk Receptionist complete a Customer Service Inquiry (CSI) form.