Apr 23 2025
Ship + Mail
Logistics is responsible for the receipt and delivery of inbound and outbound university shipments. We provide expertise on export compliance and hazardous materials shipping, and offer an Event Material Management service to transport conference and exhibit items to and from events.
Mail Services acts as the liaison between the US Postal Service and MSU, and manages the university's mail permit and postage funding. Additionally, the Mail Services team offers a variety of expertise and services, such as the folding and insertion of First Class mail into windowed envelopes, performance of billing activities, and ensuring supplier compliance.
Note: Desktop shipping services are only available to MSU employees completing departmental shipments.
Campus Mail
Send intra-campus correspondence, typically within a campus mail envelope.
U-Track
Locate your package as it takes a journey across campus.
FedEx + UPS Shipping
Learn how you can save with a departmental desktop shipping account.
News
Apr 11 2025
Update to UPS ShipExec on April 15
UPS ShipExec will undergo a system update on Tuesday, April 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Apr 08 2025
Potential Delivery Delays April 15-17, 2025
Due to University Procurement and Logistics team meetings occurring April 15-17, 2025, there may be some delay in campus deliveries of mail, packages, and University Stores orders.Apr 02 2025
FedEx Delivery Delays April 2, 2025
Due to inclement weather occurring across the United States, FedEx shipments to MSU can experience delays.FAQS
- I have a shipment that needs to be sent overseas. What do I do?Logistics is responsible for export compliance at MSU. The International Shipping form (.pdf) must be completed and attached to your package along with the Service Request form. Once received by Logistics, we will complete the additional required paperwork. Twenty-four to seventy-two hour lead time is required.
- How do I ship hazardous materials?
Logistics staff is 49CFR trained and certified in classifying, documenting, packaging and handling hazardous materials. To ensure compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, departments must complete the Hazardous Materials Transportation Form (.pdf) and attach it to the package, along with the completed Service Request Form and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Domestic packages require a minimum of 24 hours for processing; international packages require a minimum of 48 hours. Contact Environmental Health and Safety when shipping radioactive substances.
- How do I complete international customs forms?Customs forms are completed online through the United States Postal Service.
- What is an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)?
- An ECCN is a five-character alphanumeric code used to classify US exports that help in determining if an export license from the Department of Commerce is needed for a given commodity, software, or technology.
- Not all items have ECCNs.
- All ECCNs are listed in the Commerce Control List (CCL).
- Contact the Office of Export Control and Trade Sanctions for further information.