The Trove Hours & Services

The Trove is a full-service postal annex for all of your shipping and mailing needs.

Hours

Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at The Trove, excluding University holidays.

Prepaid drop-off bins for USPS, UPS, and FedEx are located inside. Free face masks are available for pickup.

Location

The entrance to The Trove is located on the northeast corner of Library Walk, directly across from Geisel Library. View the campus interactive map for directions.

Shipping & Mailing Services:

• Mail packages and letters to U.S. and international destinations via US Postal Service.
• Note: International packages require a computer-generated customs form. Go to: https://cfo.usps.com/.
• Shipping of domestic packages/letters or Intl. letters using UPS or FedEx.
  • The Trove offers steep discounts on UPS and FedEx compared to carrier direct

Private Mailbox Rentals:

• Private mailboxes (PMB) are available for 6-month or yearly rentals
  • We offer a monthly auto-pay option for your convenience! View our terms and conditions.
  • Requires two forms of identification when signing up.
  • See the rate table below
• What's the difference between a PMB vs. a PO Box?
  • PMBs provide you with a real street address, which is more professional than a conventional PO Box number
  • PO Boxes rented through USPS can only receive Postal Mail and USPS packages, while PMBs can accept mail and packages from all carriers, including FedEx and UPS
  • PMBs provide package arrival notifications

Rate Table

This price comparison was conducted between similar Personal Mailbox suppliers in the La Jolla area. It does not include USPS PO Box rates since USPS provides a more limited set of service offerings compared to PMB suppliers.

Stamps:

• Stamps and mailing supplies are available for purchase.

Note: USPS collection boxes can be used for depositing:

1. Domestic mail (including Priority Mail Express®) weighing 10 oz. or less or 1/2-inch in thickness or less (with postage stamps or online postage)
2. International mail (non-technical documents only) (stamped or metered) – Meeting all of the following:

• Weighs 10 oz. or less
• Is 1/2-inch in thickness or less
• Does not require a customs form

Deadlines for mail to go out the same day:

• FedEx, FedEx Express, Express Mail: 1:00 p.m.
• UPS Packages: 2:00 p.m.
• Metered Mail: 2:00 p.m.
• Regular Mail: 3:00 p.m.

Payment methods

• Cash
• Discover, VISA, or MasterCard 
• Personal check, made payable to U.C. Regents and with proper identification (such as a valid driver's license)