Overview
While UC San Diego primarily receives mail and packages from major carriers like FedEx, USPS, UPS, and Amazon, some online retailers use third-party carriers that may not be familiar with campus delivery procedures. This article explains the risks associated with third-party carrier deliveries and how to help ensure successful delivery.
Critical Concepts
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The main carriers that deliver reliably to UCSD are FedEx, USPS, UPS, and Amazon.
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Third-party carriers are less familiar with campus layout and may misdeliver packages.
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Even if the correct address is used, third-party carriers may not understand how to navigate UCSD’s campus for proper delivery.
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Student Mail does not accept Amazon Fresh, any grocery deliveries, DoorDash, or Uber Eats.
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Packages delivered by these carriers are not guaranteed to reach Student Mail.
Keywords
- Third-Party Carriers: Delivery companies that are not FedEx, USPS, UPS, or Amazon (e.g., PiggyShip, Walmart Plus, regional couriers).
- Misdelivery: When a package is delivered to the wrong location or person.
Prerequisites
- Double-check that your mailing address is accurate and formatted correctly using the information in your housing portal.
Steps to Take
Monitor Tracking Closely
- If you suspect a misdelivery, open a [Support Case] and provide the tracking number and address used.
Be Proactive
- If you know your package is being delivered by a third party, try contacting the carrier directly to provide a more thorough delivery address
- If the package is delivered and seems to not be in the right location, inform Student Mail of the location it was dropped at.
Supplemental Guides/Information:
- [How to format your mailing address for campus deliveries KBA]
- [How to Track Your Package]
- [Map and Hours of CSC]