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Upcoming postage rate increases

Jul 05 2023

A background image of a mail processor sorting through closed mailing envelopes. In front of the image is a heading that reads "USPS rate increases effective July 9." The UPL Mail Services signature logo is displayed in the bottom right corner over a green background.

Ship and Mail

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will enact postage rate increases effective Sunday, July 9, 2023. What does this mean for our campus community? Below is the updated Mail Services fee schedule:
 
  Current  July 9, 2023  Change 
First Class      
    Letters (1 oz.) $0.63  $0.66  + $0.03 
    Flats (1 oz). $1.26  $1.35  + $0.09 
    USPS Ground Advantage 
    Retail (4 oz.) Calculator		 $4.75  $4.75  Varies by ZIP 
Priority Mail Commercial      
    Flat Rate Envelopes $8.05  $8.05  $0.00 
    Legal Flat Rate $8.35  $8.35  $0.00 
    Padded Flat Rate Envelope $8.80  $8.80  $0.00 
    Small Flat Rate Box $8.55  $8.55  $0.00 
    Medium Flat Rate Box $14.75  $14.75  $0.00 
    Large Flat Rate Box $19.90  $19.90  $0.00 
    APO/FPO/DPO $18.35  $18.35  $0.00 
Media Mail (1 lb.) $3.65  $3.92  + $0.27 
Library Mail (1 lb.) $3.47  $3.72   + $0.25 

Contact the Mail Services team at (517) 884-6084 or via email to determine the best option for your mailing needs.