Services Offered
Counter Service
- 7:45 a..m. - 5 p.m.
- Stamp sales
- Package Shipment
- Priority Express Mail envelopes
- Priority Mail envelopes
- Insured Mail form
- Certified Mail Receipt form
- Certified Return Receipt form
- Registered Airmail Receipt form
- Global Priority envelope
Mail Delivery
Letter mail is delivered to departments Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Parcel Delivery/Accountable (barcoded) Mail
Parcels and Accountable (barcoded) mail are delivered to department mail centers Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 5 p.m. Accountable mail requires a delivery signature.
Pick-up Service
Mail Services will pick up large volumes of mail Monday - Friday, from 12:30 - 5 p.m. Departments must call 330-672-2164 prior to 12 p.m. to schedule a pick-up.
Tabbing
Folding
Various type of folds, sizes ranging from 6" x 9" up to 14" x 20"
National Change of Address Linkage System (NCOA)
NCOA is an address correction service that USPS provides to mailers through USPS licensees. The licensees match mailing lists submitted on tape or disk against change-of-address information for the entire country. If a match is made, NCOA can correct the address before it is printed on a mailpiece.
Inkjet Addressing
Kent State's ink jet engine prints addresses and barcodes on envelopes, catalogs or cards. Departments may forward list files via cd, flash drive or via e-mail to mail_service@kent.edu. Excel is the preferred file format.
For questions about acceptable formats and thickness, call Mail Services at 330-672-8706.
Inserting
- Inserts into letter-size envelopes only
- Up to eight inserts per envelope: Can insert postcards, tri-fold letters, or #9 envelopes
Sealing
Envelopes less than 1/4 inch thick can be sealed by our machines when the flaps remain open and unsealed. Envelopes more than 1/4 inch thick are required to be manually sealed. MANUAL LABOR CHARGES MAY APPLY DUE TO VOLUME AND THICKNESS.