USPS says First Class mail will take about 5 days instead of the usual 2-3 days, and UPS ground deliveries are taking longer as well. In addition, Printing & Mailing Services is busier than ever this year. If you must mail from campus, remember that personal package mailing hours are 10–11 a.m. only. Wherever you do your mailing, keep these deadlines in mind:
USPS recommended send-by dates for delivery before December 25
Retail Ground: Dec. 15 (Dec. 2 to Alaska)
First-Class Mail: Dec. 17 (Dec. 18 to Alaska)
Priority Mail: Dec. 18 (Dec. 17 to Hawaii)
Priority Mail Express: Dec. 23 (Dec. 21 to Alaska and Hawaii)
UPS recommended ship-by dates for delivery by Christmas Eve
Ground: Check the UPS website for a quote
3-Day Select: Dec. 21
2nd Day Air: Dec. 22
Next Day Air: Dec. 23