Campus Mail Services sorts and delivers more than 15,000 pieces of mail per day. We sort mail by box number and not by a person's name, department, building or room number. When sending mail at Duke, make sure to list the box number, since delivery of envelopes or packages without a box number will be delayed significantly. Properly addressed mail (see below) is delivered the same day.
All mail coming to Duke must include this information, preferably in the following order. Faculty, staff and students can determine their proper address at the Duke Internal Directory.
*If you don't know a Duke dormitory's street address, please consult Dormitory Street Addresses.
BLUE DEVIL MAIL (Inter-Campus Departmental Mail)
Please provide First Name, Last Name and Box #:
| STUDENT | SAM STUDENT | BOX 90000 |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY | PROFESSOR STAFFMEMBER | BOX 104000 |
| HEALTH SYSTEM | DR HARRY PHYSICIAN | BOX 3322 |
In most cases, Blue Devil Mail (Intercampus delivery is 1-2 day dependent upon delivery location on campus.
STUDENTS
(e.g. Students, undergrads, grads, RA, etc.)
| Format | For Packages (e.g. FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) | For US Mail (letters /flats) |
|---|---|---|
| Name (Students Name) | SAM STUDENT / BOX 93399 (add box #) | SAM STUDENT |
| Address Line 1: Residential Hall | KILGO QUAD HOUSE / A # 101 | |
| Institution: | DUKE UNIVERSITY | DUKE UNIVERSITY |
| Address Line 2: | 1328 CAMPUS DRIVE | BOX 93399 |
| City, State & Zip Code | DURHAM NC 27708 | DURHAM NC 27708-3399 |
UNIVERSITY
(e.g. Faculty, staff member, etc.)
| Format | For Packages (e.g. FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) | For US Mail (letters /flats) |
|---|---|---|
| Name (Faculty, Staff, etc.) | PROFESSOR SAM STAFFMEMBER / BOX 90347 | PROF SAM STAFFMEMBER |
| Address Line 1: Department | CHEMISTRY / FRENCH SCIENCE CTR 3236B | CHEMISTRY |
| Institution: | DUKE UNIVERSITY | DUKE UNIVERSITY |
| Address Line 2: | 124 SCIENCE DRIVE | BOX 90347 |
| City, State & Zip Code | DURHAM NC 27708 | DURHAM NC 27708 |
HEALTH SYSTEM
(e.g. Doctor, Nurse staff, etc.)
| Format | For Packages (e.g. FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) | For US Mail (letters /flats) |
|---|---|---|
| Name (Students Name) | DR JOANN PHYSICIAN / BOX 3322 | DR JOANN PHYSICIAN |
| Address Line 1: Department | SCHOOL OF NURSING | SCHOOL OF NURSING |
| Institution: | DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM | DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM |
| Address Line 2: | 307 TRENT DRIVE | BOX 3322 |
| City, State & Zip Code | DURHAM NC 27710 | DURHAM NC 27710-3322 |
PATIENT MAIL (Addressing US Mail and Packages)
All Patient Mail should be address to the following address below:
| Format | For Packages (e.g. FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) | For US Mail (letters /flats) |
|---|---|---|
| Name (Students Name) | MR JOE PATIENT / 3rd FL / RM 3149 | MR JOE PATIENT (3rd FL / RM 3149) |
| Address Line 1: Department | PATIENT SERVICES DEPT | PATIENT SERVICES DEPT |
| Institution: | DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM | DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM |
| Address Line 2: | 2301 ERWIN ROAD | BOX 3715 |
| City, State & Zip Code | DURHAM NC 27710 | DURHAM NC 27710-3715 |
The items go directly to Patient Services. Their staff delivers to the Nursing Unit where the patient is located.