USPS Addressing Requirements
U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail requires different address formats for campus departments located on campus and those located off campus.
Sample Address Formats
98195 ZIP Codes – On-campus Addresses
- The last four digits of the box number are added to the ZIP Code, e.g., 98195-2700.
Return Address for USPS Mail
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University of Washington
Department of Civil Engineering
Box 352700
Seattle, WA 98195-2700
Note: The box line must appear directly above the City, State, and ZIP line for the mail to be automation compatible.
Incoming Address for USPS Mail
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Professor Jane Doe
University of Washington
Department of Civil Engineering
Box 352700
Seattle, WA 98195-2700
How you address outgoing mail can also affect postage costs and deliverability.
Internal Campus Mail
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Professor Jane Doe
Department of Civil Engineering
Box 352700
Note: Campus mail address formats are the same for both on- and off-campus addresses, and include the person’s name, department, and complete six-digit box number.