| Standard Mail regulations |
| Destination |
Domestic mail only |
| Size limits |
All pieces must be rectangular or square in shape, weigh less than 16 ounces, and meet the following dimenision requirements:
Letters
Minimum: 3 1/2 x 5 inches, .007 inches thick
Maximum: 6 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches, .25 inches thick
Flats
Minimum: 6 1/8 x 11 1/2 inches, .25 inches thick
Maximum: 12 x 15 inches, .75 inches thick
Postcards
Minimum: 3 1/2 x 5 inches, .007 inches thick
Maximum: 4 1/4 x 6 inches |
Indicia
(when used) |
A bulk-mail indicia must be:
- Printed or imprinted by a meter on each mail piece
- Applied on the front side of each piece in the upper right-hand corner, facing right side up
Indicia sample
Note: Only the indicia may appear on the upper right-hand corner. |
Pre-cancelled stamp
(when used) |
A pre-cancelled stamp must be:
- Applied on the front side of each piece in the upper right-hand corner, facing right side up.
Note: Only the pre-cancelled stamp may appear on the upper right-hand corner. |
| ZIP codes |
ZIP codes are required on every address.
Mail pieces must be sorted in ascending ZIP code order.
Mail pieces with incorrect ZIP codes are undeliverable and disposed of by the USPS unless otherwise indicated. Contact Jorge Espinoza, (858) 534-1164, for information about:
- Return service requested
- Address service requested
- Forwarding service requested
|
| Return address |
Use this return address format:
- University of California, San Diego
- Department name
- 9500 Gilman Dr., Dept. plus Mail Code
- La Jolla CA 92093 plus Mail Code
Sample:
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
9500 GILMAN DR DEPT 0533
LA JOLLA CA 92093-0533 |
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| Inserts |
All inserts must be identical in size, weight, and texture including paper:
All inserts must identify the material as UCSD-related and UCSD-sponsored, and must bear the UCSD address. Only UCSD may benefit from the mailing.
Material may not be handwritten. |
Standard nonprofit rate:
The mail material must directly relate to UCSD's mission and
meet the nonprofit requirements of the IRS and USPS |
| Advantage |
The cost of mailing 200-plus pieces of mail is reduced. |
| Disadvantage |
The USPS does not consider bulk mail priority mail and it may be delayed up to five days. |
| Preparation |
Mail pieces must be sorted, bundled, and bagged in ascending ZIP code order. |
| Postage |
Contact Jorge Espinoza, (858) 534-1164, for current rates. |
Regular Standard rate:
The mail material does not meet nonprofit eligibility.
The rates are higher than nonprofit but lower than first class. |
| Advantage |
The cost of mailing 200-plus pieces of mail is reduced. |
| Disadvantage |
The USPS does not consider bulk mail priority mail and it may be delayed up to five days. |
| Preparation |
Mail pieces must be sorted, bundled, and bagged in ascending ZIP code order. |
| Postage |
Contact Jorge Espinoza, (858) 534-1164, for current rates. |
Standard pre-cancelled stamps:
A pre-cancelled stamp is used in place of the bulk-mail indicia. |
| Advantage |
The cost of mailing 200-plus pieces of mail is reduced and
postage is a stamp rather than a printed indicia. |
| Disadvantage |
The USPS does not consider bulk mail priority mail and it may be delayed up to five days. |
| Preparation |
Mail pieces must be sorted, bundled, and bagged in ascending ZIP code order. |
| Postage |
Purchase pre-cancelled bulk stamps:
- In rolls of 500, 3,000, or 10,000 only
- Contact Jorge Espinoza, (858) 534-1164, to order stamps.
Note: Unused stamps may not be returned. |
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