Penn Mail Service maintains a permit for the use of nonprofit organizations directly affiliated with Penn. Departments may not authorize the use of the University's mailing permits nor make deposits into the permit accounts. All requests must contain the following information:
- Department initiating the mailing.
- Expected date of mailing.
- Approximate number of pieces.
- Description of the mailing.
- The firm handling the job.
- A department budget code
- A contact name and phone number within the department.
NON-PROFIT/BULK MAIL
- "University of Pennsylvania" must be included in the return address.
- Must have 200 pieces of identical size and weight.
- Receives deferred service.
- Allow 1-3 weeks for dated materials.
- Contact Bulk Mail Service Center. at (215) 898-5800 for mail preparation.
- Questions concerning Non-Profit or Bulk Mail billings should be directed to Michelle I. Bryant (215) 746-6532, Left Bank Commons Ste. 500/6280, Fax (215) 573-2055.
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
- Allows recipients of your mail to respond to you via a postage paid postcard or letter.
- May increase response to solicitations.
- Requires specific permit number, customized four-digit add-on zip, FIM and barcode.
- For more information on specifics call Penn Mail Service and/or Penn Publication Services (215-898-4838).
- Anyone wishing to use Business Reply must have prior approval from Mail Services via written request. Requests should be directed to Michelle Bryant(215-746-6532) at Left Bank Commons Ste.500/6280 or Fax (215-573-5022)
PERMIT MAIL Please click here for the Permit Mail form
