Addressing

United States Postal Service Address Format

The address for mail coming through the United States Postal Service should be:

John Doe
1234 Anywhere St
Statesboro, GA 30458

The address must include:

• Intended recipient’s name or other designation
• Delivery address (street number and name, P.O. box number, rural or highway contract route and box number, and secondary unit such as suite or apartment if needed)
• City and state
• Zip Code or Zip+4 code where required

Mailing Packages to Students

Statesboro Campus
Student’s Full Name
Post Office Box XXXXX
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 30460

Armstrong Campus
Student’s Full Name
Housing Location
Georgia Southern University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Independent Mail Carrier Address Format

For UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other carriers, use the following format:

Statesboro Campus
Student’s Full Name
97 Georgia Avenue, Building 465
Dining Commons
Box XXXXX (Student’s P.O. Box #)
Statesboro, GA 30458

Armstrong Campus
TBD

Return Address Guidelines

A return address tells the USPS where to return mail if it is undeliverable. It is required on certain types of mail.
For Nonprofit Standard Mail, the return address must include the name and address of the authorized nonprofit organization on the outside of the mailpiece or in a prominent location inside the piece.

Formatting Guidelines:

• Use simple sans serif type in dark ink on a light background
• Use uppercase letters throughout the address
• Left-justify every line
• Use two-letter state abbreviations
• Place one space between city and state, and two spaces between state and Zip+4 code
• Use the appropriate Zip+4 code if available (otherwise use the 5-digit Zip Code)

Zip Codes for Georgia Southern University

When sending or receiving mail, it is essential to use the correct Zip Code in both the destination and return address. Georgia Southern University’s unique Zip Code is 30460.

Example:

STUDENT’S FULL NAME
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
PO BOX XXXXX
STATESBORO GA 30460

Statesboro-area Zip Codes:

• 30458 – Statesboro city area
• 30461 – Rural addresses around Statesboro
• 30459 – P.O. Boxes at the Main Branch USPS in Statesboro
• 30460 – All addresses at Georgia Southern University

Only use 30460 for campus addresses or as a return address for mail sent from campus. For help, contact Printing and Postal Services at (912) 478-6245.

Foreign Address Guidelines

Mail addressed to countries outside the United States must:

• Be typed or printed in Roman capital letters and Arabic numerals
• Include the addressee’s name, house number, street address or box number, city, province, and country
• For non-English addresses, include an English translation of the destination post office, province, and country

Computerized Address Labels

Departments mailing 200 or more pieces using computerized address labels must request them in Zip Code order to speed delivery and qualify for postage discounts.
Intracampus mailers should request address labels in box number order.

Envelope and Card Size Requirements

The U.S. Postal Service will not accept envelopes or cards smaller than 3.5 inches high by 5 inches long. Any smaller size will be rejected.

Parcel Packaging Guidelines

• Use a sturdy corrugated carton with intact flaps
• Remove all old addresses and labels
• Pack contents with sufficient cushioning
• Place the address label in the center of the box
• Seal with filament-reinforced tape (not scotch or masking tape)
• Avoid using twine, cord, or wrapping paper on the outside of packages