How to Send a UPS Domestic Package

Choose from this list of available domestic services:

• Next Day Air, delivery overnight by 10:30 a.m. to U.S. addresses
• 2nd Day Air, delivery in two business days to U.S. addresses
• 3 Day Select, delivery in three business days to U.S. addresses in the 48 contiguous states
• Ground, delivery in five business days to U.S. addresses in the 48 contiguous states

Note: If you want to send your package to an international destination, see How to Send a UPS International Package.

For an additional charge, you can insure your UPS package. In Step 5, list a declared value.

Tip: If you let UCSD Shipping send your package and complete a Shipping Memo, UCSD Risk Management covers your item through its transit insurance programs.

Go to UCSD Mail Services Customer Supplies (PDF) and complete the online order form to get your free UPS supplies. If you need assistance to complete the form, see How to Order Mail Services Supplies.

Note: Most items will be delivered to you within 24 hours.

Important: UPS does not ship to P.O. boxes.

Complete your own address labels using the following address formats:

Recipient address label sample:

Return address label sample:

Note: Enclose a duplicate address label inside your package.

Prepare your UPS package this way:

• List the following information in the top right corner:
  • Delivery service desired
  • Index to be recharged
  • Declared value (if insurance desired)
• Attach your return address label to the top left corner.
• Attach your recipient address label in the center.

Sample:

• Put your UPS package with your outgoing mail, or
• Take your package to Mail Services, Campus Services Complex, Building A by 3:30 p.m., weekdays.

Read How to Check Your Mail Service Charges.