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International Mailing

USPS INTERNATIONAL MAILING

  • Need to be separate from domestic mailing
  • The receiving country MUST be shown on the envelope
  • The postal and/or country code MUST be present on the envelope
  • Any item being sent that is within 1 ~ 4 pounds, will need to include a customs form (PS Form 2976) (click here to view)
  • Any items over 4 pounds will need to include a customs form (PS Form 2976-A) (click here to view)

FEDERAL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL

  • A FedEx International Airway Bill Must be used. (click here to view)
  • ALL YELLOW SHADED AREAS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SHIPPING. (click here to view)
  • Each form must include the ONU FedEx account number
  • Each form must include the senders name AND department
  • Name, address, city, state (if applicable) and country must be included
  • Zip code OR country code MUST be included
  • ALL OF THESE ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED. IF NOT, FedEx WILL NOT ALLOW THE ITEM(S) TO BE SHIPPED.
  • FEDEX WILL NOT DELIVER TO AN INTERNATIONAL PO BOX
  • ALL ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE MAILROOM NO LATER THAN 12:00PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

United States Postal Service International Express Mail

  • Use the same form as for Domestic Express Mail.
  • Complete the “From” section to include the ONU sending department
  • Complete the “To” section to include name, address, city, state (if applicable), postal code and phone number if available.
  • DO NOT place the international postal code in the blocks marked for a zip code. This is for domestic use only.
  • Place the destination country in the area provided at the bottom right side of the form (click here to view)

United Parcel Service (UPS)

  • The ONU Mailroom cannot ship any UPS packages unless provided with a “prepaid” label.
  • If no prepaid label, the package is to be picked up from the University Warehouse carrier (ext 2580) or dropped off at the ONU Bookstore
  • Documents being sent that will fit into a 9 x 12 envelope, can be sent from the Office of Business Services in the Hill Building
  • A UPS form will need to be completed. The “To” and “From” sections need to be filled out completely with addresses and telephone numbers. (click here to view)
  • The ONU Mailroom DOES NOT carry UPS forms
  • The pick up at this location is Monday through Friday at 2:30pm.
  • The Mailroom will deliver if prepared at least 1 day in advance. It may not be possible to have same day service from the mailroom.

Receiving Packages from UPS, FedEx & DHL

  • ONU Faculty and Staff employees are to have all packages sent to the following address when using a carrier other than the United States Postal Service:

    • Ohio Northern University
    (Name of Department)
    4611 St. Rt. 235
    Ada, OH 45810