Simplify your summer move-out with our convenient, on-campus storage service! UA Campus Mail provides secure, affordable storage for your items during the summer break. Whether you’re heading home or studying abroad, we’ll keep your belongings safe and ready for your return.
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- Easy Drop-Off: Bring your items to Campus Mail Service Center
- Safe Storage: Your belongings will be stored in a secure, climate-controlled environment
- Affordable Rates: Budget-friendly options for all students
- Flexible Access: Retrieve your items when you return for the fall semester
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Storage Options
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Summer Storage Kit – $150.00
- Three (3) 18″x18″x18″ heavy-duty boxes
- A roll of packing tape
- Pick up from outside your residence hall
- Secure, climate-controlled, on-campus storage
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Individual Storage Box – $50.00
- One 18″x18″x18″ heavy-duty boxes
- Pick up from outside your residence hall
- Secure, climate-controlled, on-campus storage
*Tape NOT included
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Individual Storage Item – $50.00
- Storage of one individual item not able to be contained in an approved Summer Storage Box
- Pick up from outside your residence hall
- Secure, climate-controlled, on-campus storage
*Item MUST be pre-approved. Excessively large or heavy items or prohibited items will not be approved. Please email studentmail@ua.edu for item approval.
“We are excited to offer the Summer Storage program to our students. When we increased the capacity in the Student Center Campus Mail Service Center, it made sense to create this new service to ease some of the stress that parents and students face during move-out and move-in each year.”
Stacy Vaughn – Executive Director, Campus Mail
Summer Storage FAQ
About the items
Are there any prohibited items for storage?
Yes. The following items are strictly prohibited and will not be stored through this program: Illegal substances; Tobacco and tobacco paraphernalia; Vapes and vaping paraphernalia; Weapon and ammunition; Caustic, explosive, or flammable chemicals; Gases or liquids; Perishables; Batteries; Foodstuffs; Liquids: Hazardous materials; Animals or animal fur; or equipment containing such materials; Bicycles and motorized transportation devices.
Can I store items that don't fit in the provided boxes?
Yes, with approval. You may purchase storage for individual items that do not fit in our standard boxes. These items must be pre-approved by Campus Mail Service. Excessively large or heavy items or prohibited items will not be approved. Televisions will only be accepted if they are properly packed in their original box or in a box specifically designed for TV’s. Fragile items are not recommended for storage.
Can Campus Mail Services inspect stored items?
Yes, Campus Mail Services reserves the right to open and inspect boxes under certain circumstances.
Purchasing
What does the Summer Storage Kit include?
The Summer Storage Kit, priced at $150, includes three (3) heavy-duty boxes sized 18" x 18" x 18", a roll of packing tape, and secure, climate-controlled on-campus storage until August 29, 2025.
Can I purchase less than the 3 boxes included in the Summer Storage Kit?
Yes – The Summer Storage Kit (including three boxes and tape) is not required to participate in this program. Individual storage boxes, or storage for individual items that cannot be contained in a summer storage box, can be purchased independently or as add-ons to the Summer Storage Kit.
Can I purchase additional boxes/items?
Yes, Indvidual boxes/items may be added at a charge of $50 per box or per item. Additional items (not able to be stored in provided boxes) must be pre-approved by Campus Mail.
Can I share my Summer Storage boxes with another student?
The Summer Storage Kit (with or without any additional purchased storage) is intended for one student. All storage purchased under the name of the student will be assigned to that student and can only be collected by that student.
How and when do I pay for the storage program?
The charges must be paid at the time of purchase. To start the order process, scroll to the top of the page and click the order now button.
Drop off
When and how do I pick up my Summer Storage Kit and/or additional boxes?
Once purchased, the student will be notified via email when their boxes are ready for pickup, generally within 2 business days. Pickup is at the Campus Mail Services Center, where they will need to present their ACTion card and sign for receipt of the boxes.
Where do I drop off my boxes/items for summer storage?
Boxes and items that are ready for storage can be dropped off with Campus Mail in a few ways.
- Items may be taken to the Campus Mail Service Center (in the Student Center) from 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary to drop off at the Campus Mail Service Center.
- Campus Mail will come pick up your items at certain locations on campus, during the last 2 weeks of school. Schedule your drop-off appointment here.
Storing Location
Where will my items be stored?
Summer Storage items will be stored on-campus at the Campus Mail Service Center, in the UA Student Center.
Will my stored items be secured?
Yes. The Campus Mail Service Center has strict access control.
Picking up in Fall
When can I pick up my stored items?
Items can be retrieved any time after they are stored through the end of the contract term, August 29, 2025. Summer Storage items will be moved to the move-in package pick-up location most convenient to the student’s fall residence beginning July 28. Once items are collected, though, they may not be placed back in storage under the same contract period.
Where can I pick up my stored items?
Stored items will be available for collection at the Campus Mail Service Center (CMSC) throughout the summer. Beginning July 28, stored items will be moved to the move-in package pick-up location that is most convenient to your fall housing location through Aug 17, after which they will return to CMSC. Students living off-campus will collect their items at CMSC or Barnwell Hall.
What happens if I don't collect my items by the specified date?
Items that are not collected by September 20, 2025, will be considered abandoned.
Insurance/cancel agreement
Is insurance provided for stored items?
No, insurance is not provided. It's recommended to purchase a policy from a licensed insurance provider.
Can I cancel my agreement?
Yes, you can cancel before collecting the Summer Storage Kit, but no refunds will be given after collection.
What are the terms and conditions?
Here is a link to the 2025 Terms & Conditions