Commercial, Residential and Campus Services (CRC)

Mail Room

The Mail Room provides a reliable, efficient postal and courier service for the University of Exeter, supporting students, colleagues and departments across our campuses. Whether you're sending everyday mail, arranging an international shipment, or booking an inter-campus delivery, our team is here to help. We work with trusted postal and courier partners to ensure your items reach their destination quickly, securely and cost-effectively. 

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Services and booking

Email: mailroom@exeter.ac.uk  

Streatham Campus Mail Room 

We are located at the back of the Old Library building on Streatham Campus. 

Mailroom

Old Library 

Prince of Wales Road 

University of Exeter 

EX4 4SB 

Telephone 01392 72 2041 

Email: mailroom@exeter.ac.uk  

Opening Times: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30 (excluding public holidays and University closure days) 

Need to send letters, parcels or packages within the UK or overseas? Our team can advise on the best postal or courier service for your requirements, including tracked, signed-for and international delivery options. 

We provide a regular internal mail and courier service between University campuses and departments, helping documents, equipment and other items reach the right destination efficiently.

Please be aware that the Inter-Campus Courier Service between Exeter and Penryn is temporarily suspended. All items between Exeter and Penryn will be sent via Parcelforce or Royal Mail. Please ensure items are appropriately packaged and that you have included your departments postage charge code in the top left hand corner of the envelope/package.

We receive, sort and distribute mail and parcels for University departments, ensuring items are delivered promptly to the correct location. 

Internal mail delivery information

We can arrange specialist courier services for urgent, valuable or oversized items, providing advice on the most suitable delivery options. 

Need an item delivered or collected? Use the Move It request form for on-campus moves and off-campus addresses within 10 miles. Select the earliest available date in the calendar unless you need a specific date or time. 

Move it request form

Our experienced team can help with postal regulations, customs requirements for international shipments, packaging guidance and selecting the most appropriate delivery service. 

About the team

The Mail Room is part of Facilities Operations within Commercial, Residential and Campus Services. Working behind the scenes every day, the team manages thousands of letters, parcels and deliveries each year, supporting teaching, research and professional services across the University. By providing expert advice and dependable postal and courier services, the team helps keep the University connected both on campus and around the world. 

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