Receive Mail at LU

How should incoming mail be addressed?

Students

Student's Name
201 High Street
[123456]
Farmville, VA 23909

How to Find Your Six Digit Box Code
  • Login to myLongwood and then click on the Student tab
  • Find the myLongwood Services channel
  • Click the Banner Self-Service folder
  • Click the Personal Information folder
  • Select View Addresses and Phones Your Longwood Box will be listed as Residential Box Address

Faculty and Staff

Faculty or Staff Name
Department or Office
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909

DO NOT Include

  • Residence hall name
  • Room #
  • PO Box # (FedEx and UPS will not deliver to a post office (PO) box)

Send On-Campus Mail

How do I address On-Campus Mail?

All on-campus mail is delivered free of charge.

Student On-Campus Address

Student's full name
Student's LU Box #
Your return address and date mailed

Faculty and Staff On-Campus Address 

Faculty or Staff (First and Last) Names
Department or Office
Your return address and date mailed


Pick Up Your Mail

When can I get my mail?

Packages and signature required mail can be picked up at the window between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

We will hold your mail for a maximum of 30 days. After 30 days it will be returned to the sender. 


Stamps and Packaging

Do you sell Stamps?

Stamps

Yes! We offer a wide selection of stamps and booklets.

Packaging

No, we do not sell packaging. Occasionally we have free, used, student donated packaging to give away.


Mail A Package

How do I mail a package?

Bring your package to the Longwood Post Office sales counter in Graham and we'll help you compare shipping prices and pick the best shipping option for your package. 

You also have the option to use UPS for express or ground service.


Payments

How can I pay to send mail?

We accept cash, Lancer CA$H, and personal checks made out to Longwood University. Sorry, no credit or debit cards at this time.


LU Mailbox

How long do I keep my LU mailbox?

Residential Students

All residential students maintain the same LU Box # year after year.

Off-Campus Students

If you move off-campus, you must forfeit your LU Box.

Don't forget to let the Registrar's Office know your new local address.


Registered Mail and Money Orders

We do not offer Registered Mail or Money Order services.