Frequently Asked Questions

RI College Student Mailbox Information

• Who should get a RI College student mailbox?
• How do I get a student mailbox?
• Once I receive a mailbox, what would my mailing address be?
• What happens if the sender addresses it to a "P.O. Box" instead of unit #?
• What happens if somebody sends me mail to RI College and I have not reserved a student mailbox?
• How do I change my address with the US Postal Service?
• Since the mailboxes are small, what would happen if I receive a package?
• What form of ID would I need to pick up my package?
• What if I do not receive mail that I am expecting?
• What do I do if I lose my mailbox key?
• What do I do when I move out of the residence halls and do not plan on returning the next semester?
• What if I forget to return the key?
• Is there an outgoing US Postal Mailbox on campus?
• Where can I purchase US Postage stamps on campus?
• Where are the closest US Post Offices located?
• What other postal-related resources should I be aware of?
• Who do I contact if I have any other questions?

Who should get a RI College student mailbox?

Both residential and commuter students are eligible to reserve a FREE student mailbox on campus for the time during which they are enrolled students at RI College.

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How do I get a student mailbox?

To sign up, please stop by the student mailbox service window, Student Union first floor during posted hours. During off hours, you can visit the Student Union Welcome and Information Center on the second floor (main lobby). Additionally, you can visit the Student Union Department, Student Union #408, M-F, 8:30am - 4:30pm and schedule an appointment with Assistant Director, Operations and Services, Mark M. Paolucci - or call him at 401-456-8035. Interested students have to fill out a mailbox card and are then assigned a mailbox and corresponding unit #.

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Once I receive a mailbox, what would my mailing address be?

Your Name
Rhode Island College
Unit #______
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
To insure prompt delivery, be sure to have sender include the word "unit" (not P.O. Box) and include the mailbox #.

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What happens if the sender addresses it to a "P.O. Box" instead of unit #?

The mail will be sent to the US Post Office in Providence instead of RI College - and then returned to sender. Also, make sure that mail-order companies who are sending packages include the whole unit # on mailing label so that it is not sent back to them.

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What happens if somebody sends me mail to RI College and I have not reserved a student mailbox?

If there is no mailbox registered in your name, your mail will not be sent to your residence hall and will be returned to sender.

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How do I change my address with the US Postal Service?

Pick up a change of address card which is available at the student mailbox service desk or the Student Union Welcome and Information Center - or visit the US Postal Service online at www.USPS.com and change it.

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Since the mailboxes are small, what would happen if I receive a package?

The Student Union mailbox staff will put a notice in your mailbox with instructions for picking up your package. Depending on the delivery circumstances, the instructions will direct you to the appropriate location for pick up at one of the following locations:

Student Union Welcome and Information Center

Student Union Second Floor

Student Union Department

Student Union #408

Office Services
Craig-Lee Lower Level
456-8231

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What form of ID would I need to pick up my package?

You can use your RI College student ID card or your license.

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What if I do not receive mail that I am expecting?

Contact Mark M. Paolucci at 401-456-8045 or email him at MPaolucci@ric.edu.

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What do I do if I lose my mailbox key?

Contact Mark Paolucci, Assistant Director, Operations and Services by calling 401-456-8035, MPaolucci@ric.edu for replacement arrangements. Please note that you may be charged a $10 fee.

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What do I do when I move out of the residence halls and do not plan on returning the next semester?

You can drop the key off at the mailbox service window, the Student Union Welcome and Information Center or the Student Union Department during any of their posted hours.

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What if I forget to return the key?

You can mail your key to:

Mark M. Paolucci
Rhode Island College
Student Union 408
Providence, RI 02908

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Is there an outgoing US Postal Mailbox on campus?

Yes. There are two locations; one is located on east campus between the Recreation Center/Forman Center and the other between Nazarian Center/Art Center.

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Where can I purchase US Postage stamps on campus?

The Campus Store and Convenience Store located in the Student Union.

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Where are the closest US Post Offices located?

351 Smith St.
Providence, RI
(401) 232-7634

2050 Smith St.
North Providence, RI
(401) 232-7634

24 Corliss St.
Providence, RI
(401) 276-6812

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What other postal-related resources should I be aware of?

The US Postal Service web site can be found at www.usps.com

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Who do I contact if I have any other questions?

Mark M. Paolucci
Student Union 408
401-456-8035 MPaolucci@ric.edu

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