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Canyon Post Mail Center: Poly Canyon Village

Canyon Post Mail Center Hours of Operation

Residents have 24/7 keycard access to the lobby, mailboxes, and shipping kiosk.

Spring Quarter 2013 (April 2 through June 15)

Day Hours
Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed

Canyon Post Mail Center closed on holidays.

Canyon Post Mail Center Contact Information

Phone: (805) 756-6640
E-mail: packagecenter@calpoly.edu

Canyon Post Mail Center Services

  • 24 Hour Self-Service Shipping Kiosk
  • Stamps, Envelopes, and Shipping Box Sales
  • 24 Hour Parcel Drop Box
  • Domestic Faxing
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Notary Public

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canyon Post Mail Center a full service Post Office?

While Canyon Post Mail Center is equipped with the resources to assist you with most of your mailing and shipping needs, it is not a full service Post Office. Please call or email us if you have a question about the services offered at Canyon Post Mail Center.

I need to ship something to a friend, how can I do that?

A 24 hour self-service shipping kiosk is located in the lobby of Canyon Post Mail Center to allow you to access UPS, USPS, and FedEx web sites for your shipping needs. A scale, tape, scissors, and a selection of boxes are also available at the shipping kiosk. While instructions are provided, additional assistance can be found at the Canyon Post Mail Center front desk during regular business hours. Separate drop boxes for packages and letter mail are located in the Canyon Post Mail Center lobby for items that have been affixed with the necessary postage or shipping labels.

Shipments and shipping labels can also be processed from any personal computer. Simply weigh your package in the Canyon Post Mail Center lobby, access the shipper of your choice (i.e. UPS.com, FEDEX.com, USPS.com) from your personal computer, process your shipment, tape the shipping label to your package, and drop off the package in the Parcel Drop Box located in the Canyon Post lobby.

Can I purchase postage stamps at Canyon Post Mail Center?

Canyon Post Mail Center has a select supply of USPS postage stamps available for sale. We do not carry specialty or promotional stamps. See the table below for a price list of stamps available for purchase.

Item Unit Price Per Unit
First Class Stamps Individual $0.45
First Class Stamps Book of 20 $9.00
One Cent Stamps Sheet of 10 stamps $0.10

Are there boxes and shipping supplies available for me to use?

A select supply of FEDEX, USPS, and UPS boxes are available, free to the public, in the Canyon Post Mail Center Lobby. Tape and scissors are also available free of charge. Packing supplies such as packing peanuts or bubblewrap are not offered by Canyon Post Mail Center but can be found at the Poly Canyon Village Market located within a short walking distance. We do offer additional boxes and envelopes for sale. Please see the table below for a price list of boxes and envelopes available for purchase.

Item Price
#10 Envelope $0.15
#98 Manilla Envelope $0.35
CD sized bubble mailer $1.00
9" X 7" X 3" Box $1.00
12" X 11" X 3" Box $1.25
12" X 12" X 12" Box $1.10
18" X 18" X 18" Box $2.80
20" X 20" X 20" Box $3.85

I have a pre-paid package that needs to be picked up by DHL, what should I do?

All pre-paid outgoing items for courier services such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc. must be dropped off at the Canyon Post Mail Center front desk during regular business hours or at the 24 hr lobby drop box for pick-up. Pick-ups are made daily at 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

I need to get something Notarized by a certified Notary Public. Can I do that at Canyon Post Mail Center?

Yes, Canyon Post Mail Center provides certified Notary Public services for a fee of $10 per signature during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

Does Canyon Post Mail Center provide dry cleaning services?

Canyon Post Mail Center serves as a drop off point for your dry cleaning needs. Bring your dry cleaning to the front desk during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Once the items are cleaned and returned you will receive an email informing you that your dry cleaned items are available for pick up. Payment for services rendered will be made at the time of pick up.