Jul 01 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
Jun 17 2025
DHL Express Canada service suspension effective June 20, 2025
DHL has announced that their express shipping operations in Canada will be suspended effective Friday, June 20, 2025, at 12 a.m. ET. UPL Logistics is closely monitoring this change and will provide information on potential impacts to university inbound and outbound shipments as they become available.May 20 2025
Memorial Day Weekend Shipping
In observance of Memorial Day weekend, University Procurement and Logistics (UPL) will be closed on Monday, May 26. Due to the extended weekend, UPL is unable to accept hazardous materials shipments—including any shipments with dry ice—on Friday, May 23.Apr 23 2025
Upcoming unit reorganization
The Office of the Executive Vice President for Administration (EVPA) has announced an upcoming reorganization of UPL. Effective July 1, 2025, the reorganization aims to align UPL operations with the university’s evolving needs, address the unit’s operating deficit, and support long-term financial sustainability.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.