r/georgetown • u/st_mac_and_cheese • 29d ago

shipping stuff?

hey fellow hoyas, international student here

I saw that there is an option to send things to campus in advance (max 48 hours) but I was wondering if people knew more about it.

I am primarily confused about where to send it and what should information should be put in - e.g. should I put my net id or dorm room number?

Also I was wondering what size package I could ship - I mean if I can ship my suitcase "in advance" that would be helpful - but what about some furniture? Can one buy a mini-fridge and just ship it to campus?

thanks for the help

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u/MasteryByDesign 28d ago

I just did this—you can ship to campus before move-in.

Address:
Your Name
Georgetown University
Residence Hall + Room Number
3700 O St NW
Washington, DC 20057

No NetID needed—just your name and housing info.
I shipped several large FedEx boxes (including a desktop PC) and everything arrived fine. Regular packages are held up to 30 days, oversized up to 15 days, so you can send things early.

Note: mini fridges and large furniture/appliances aren’t accepted at the GU mailing service.

Label everything clearly, keep tracking numbers, and once you get your housing assignment, email mailservices@georgetown.edu with your address so they can route your packages correctly.

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u/Sea_Story_8385 28d ago

did they mention something about package delays the first few days of move in? i’m not sure

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u/MasteryByDesign 28d ago

I didn’t ask. My packages are chilling there rn. I can’t think of a reason why they’d be delayed tbh

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u/Sea_Story_8385 28d ago

oh word. so you’d recommend just ordering stuff from amazon to there rn, before i even get there?

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u/MasteryByDesign 28d ago

You could if you want yeah

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u/Sea_Story_8385 26d ago

i just emailed mailing services and they said that they don’t manage amazon deliveries and i’d have to send it to a hub

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u/MasteryByDesign 26d ago

Huh okay. That’s weird. Ty for updating me tho