Photos must have a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed.
Handling all the University’s incoming and outgoing mail for staff and students. We strive to provide high-quality mail service that meets all your mailing and shipping needs.
Note: We cannot accept non-prepaid packages or letters for shipment via FedEx.
Proper address formatting to ensure prompt delivery:
Student Name and Mailbox Number
University of Lynchburg
1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501-3113
Payment for shipping services is limited to cash or check. Express cards and credit cards are not accepted.
Links to the official shipper websites are provided below for the most common carriers.
Read the Service Level Agreement to understand the processes for packages and letters, as well as your responsibilities when using the University of Lynchburg’s Mail Service. Accordion Content
Please note, breaks include all times when the majority of the student population is not on campus. This may include pre-season sports, summer, and other official University-sanctioned recesses.
Photos must have a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed.
Yes, a valid form of identification is required for documents to be notarized. Valid forms of identification include a driver’s license, military ID, or passport.
You do not need to make an appointment. The mailroom is available to take passport photos from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
No, an appointment is not needed.
Notarized documents help prevent fraud, ensure significant legal value, and protect all parties involved.
You will receive your printed passport photo within minutes of the photo being taken.
A set of 2×2 passport photos will cost $14.99. Card only
Mail Services will notify you via your University email. Collect your package at the Mail Services counter after receiving their notification (not the seller’s or carrier’s). Bring your University ID card.
No. All mail and packages must go through University Mail Services. Students pick up their mail and packages at the mailroom (2nd floor, Drysdale Student Center).
Mail Services accepts prepaid outgoing packages for FedEx, UPS, and USPS.
Domestic shipping is available via UPS and U.S. Postal Service (USPS). International letters can also be shipped via UPS or USPS. Payment is accepted by cash or check. FedEx shipping is not available.
Staff are available during specified weekday operating hours. The Mail Room is closed on weekends and holidays.
You do not need to bring anything with you.
Do not wear glasses, headphones, masks, uniforms, hats, or head coverings (unless they are for religious or medical purposes).
Wear clothing that you would normally wear. You may wear jewelry and do not need to remove facial piercings.
Documents that cannot be notarized include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and a proof of life certificate.
Some documents that may be notarized include legal documents, real estate documents, financial documents, and documents from another state or country.
A notary is a public-appointed official who serves as an impartial witness when important documents are signed by verifying identities and ensuring the signer’s awareness and willingness to sign.
Outgoing mail turned in before noon on weekdays is processed the same day. Mail turned in the afternoon is processed on the next business day.
Mail Services staff process U.S. Postal Service mail during weekday hours, excluding holidays, and distribute it as soon as possible.
Passport photos will be taken in the mailroom, located on the 2nd floor of Drysdale Student Center.
Documents may be notarized for various reasons such as ensuring authenticity, trust, and legality by having a third party witness.