While we are specialized to the meet the postal needs of our students and staff, we
are also fully equipped to serve the greater community. A convenient option in downtown
Columbia, S.C., our Hampton Street location opens even earlier than the main post
office. Stop by on your way in to work or class!
Until further notice, UofSC Columbia campus departments should pick up all USPS and
campus mail from 1600 Hampton St. on Mon.-Fri. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Our locations
We are located on the University of South Carolina campus at:
1600 Hampton Street
Serving the university community and the general public
Russell House Lower Level
Specialized to provide Student Mail Service
Carolina Colisuem
**Student Mail and Package Pickup Only**
Provide USPS mailing and shipping supplies
Sell postage stamps and non-USPS mailing supplies
Passports
Student mail and package services
International Mail Service
We do not sell or cash money orders. You can pay by cash or credit card.
Amazon Lockers now on campus!
For Faculty/Staff and students on campus, you may now pickup your Amazon shipments
at these Amazon lockers listed below:
Locker name Street address Campus location
Abdomen
1400 Greene St.
Russell House (near ATMs)
Advocate
1244 Blossom St.
Student Enrollment Services Center
Bearing
901 Sumter St.
Byrnes Building
Break
1501 Pendleton St.
Pendleton St. Garage
Extent
1705 College St.
Close-Hipp Building
Pantsuit
1600 Hampton St.
Postal Services office
Plenty
701 Assembly St.
Carolina Coliseum (N2 lot level)
When ordering from Amazon, please select the locker you wish to pickup from. You will
receive an email with a code to enter to the locker to retrieve your package.
Mail and Package Service Policies
We provide mail and package services at the Student Mail Center and campus departments.
All off-campus students, faculty and staff members are required to receive their personal
mail and packages at home or at their permanent address. State law restricts using
university resources to deliver personal mail and packages to university employees
or departments.
Official Campus Mail Solicitiation Policy [pdf]
UofSC Postal Service Quality Survey
Please take a moment to complete a short survey about the UofSC Postal and Passport
Services. Your input is greatly appreciated, and will help our department to meet
your business needs.
Employee Spotlight
Kurt Wolff was recently awarded his 20 year state service award by supervisor, Marc
Johnson. Mr. Wolff has shown great dedication to his duties at the UofSC Postal Services
since 1998. He has seen many changes on this campus but his smile is always constant!
1600 Hampton St.
Hours:CLOSED REOPEN ON 2-1-21Phone: 803-777-3168
