Do students typically get access to packages the day they arrive or does it take awhile for them to go through U of C’s mail handling (and notification) process? Does the answer vary depending on whether the package is delivered by USPS vs. FedEx? Does it vary by dorm?
My sense from the mailing address we were given (i.e. a street address for Campus North that is shared by all three buildings) is that the system is relatively decentralized.
In BJ the system is pretty fast. I’ve had things I’ve ordered from amazon with 2 day shipping arrive in literally 2 days (like, in my possession, not just at BJ). Though we are relatively small and have the best mailroom staff…
Every day, things are dropped off at the front desk. The staff scan it in as soon as it arrives and when they do that the system sends you an email saying you have mail. You can then go pick it up. Your package isn’t going to be waiting around for hours to be put into the system.
That’s good news – thanks!