There are many reasons that a student receives a package. Whether it is just their usual Amazon delivery, a care package for midterms or because your student is under the weather; there are a few things that will make package delivery simpler. If your student lives on campus you should be happy to learn that Upark has a central mailing system. The process is as follows: The mail goes to the leasing office in the lobby. They should then receive an email letting them know they have a package. The email will contain a verification code which they will need to retrieve the package.

The student mailroom department is open Monday through Friday from 9-6 pm and Saturdays from 11-3 pm. Times vary in the summertime. USPS deliveries are accepted Monday through Saturday.

Should you need to reach the mailroom to check on a package,  the number and extensions are: Central Mail Room extension: 561-297-3172

Local Mail Room extensions:

IVA EXT 75741

HPT EXT 75205

PH EXT 75790

You will need the tracking number of the package(s) that you are trying to locate.

All FedEx, UPS, DHL packages are delivered straight to the residence halls. The central mailroom receives and processes USPS packages and letters. We actually recommend using UPS (or FedEx) in comparison to USPS as it is just timelier, especially for in-state shipping. Typically, if you are sending packages from one Florida location to another, it arrives in one day at no additional fee.

Packages are delivered as listed below:

IVA holds packages for:

980 N University Dr

990 N University Dr

PAR holds packages for:

1700 St Lucie Ave S

1880 E University Dr

HPT holds packages for:

815 Indian River St

921 Indian River St

1800 Brevard Ct

1900 Dade Ave

For more information about FAU mail and packages, click here.

Students must use the assigned address to their dorm. The only variable number is the box. This is the correct format to be used for student mail is

Student Name

Box #

Street Number, Street Name

City, State, Zipcode

Below are the dorm addresses:

GPT – 921 Indian River St, Boca Raton, FL 33431

IRT 815 – Indian River St, Boca Raton, FL 33431

HPT – 1800 Brevard Ct, Boca Raton, FL 33431

UVA – 1880 E University Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33431

IVA SOUTH- 990 S University Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33431

IVA NORTH- 980 N University Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33431

PH – 1700 St Lucie Ave S, Boca Raton, FL 33431

ALGOQUIN RESIDENTS – 1900 Dade Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33431

If you are sending packages through Amazon, you might want to consider having them sent directly to the Amazon Locker that is located at University Commons, 1400 Glades Rd, at Whole Foods. Sometimes picking it up from Amazon is easier than having to navigate the package delivery to dorms or even apartments.

Adding another level of convenience, CVS is now an Access Point Location for UPS.  Find your UPS Access Point Location here. Just click on the link for some great suggestions.

The hall receptionist will accept delivery on the student’s behalf and will email residents through their FAU email address when deliveries arrive. For food orders (i.e. pizza), students should provide the name of their residence hall. Food delivery drivers should be able to get to the main door of the residence hall where vendors have access to the outside phone. Students must come downstairs to pay for and pick up their orders. For local food deliveries, each dorm has a specific address to provide to restaurants.

You may find those addresses here. You may want to take a look at some of our Care Package blogs for ideas on what to send and when.

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We know you really care, you care a lot about your student and want them to be happy. Whether it is for a birthday, a little something to ease the stress of midterms or finals, a pick me up when they are feeling sick, holiday treats, or congratulations on a job well done; there are many options that will surely bring a smile to your student’s face. Sometimes it is nice to go with the local shops; most all deliver. Then again, there are some excellent national choices too. We have given you plenty to choose from– all of which our kids, interns, or we like. All you have to do now is decide what to send. There is variety there too. For instance; if you are looking for sweets (and who isn’t?) for a birthday, pick me up, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, religious holidays, or just because…

If I couldn’t celebrate with them, at least they knew I was thinking of them. And, don’t forget the decorations… we love this Birthday in a Bag filled with confetti, card, balloons, candles, and a party horn. Where to start? A great parting care package gift that you can leave in their room or send as a package is this package of Open When College Pack envelopes. We suggest filling them with either a message, picture, or gift cards purchased in advance but we love the messages. When you take your first big test when you’re sick when you’re tired of dorm food, and more.The perfect way to express that you care.

Locally we recommend

Note: GF or V indicates gluten-free and vegan are available.

• Candy’s Cake Pops – Makes cake pops for various Holidays and occasions as well as custom cake pops. They deliver.
• J&D Cakes – Offers 10% off to FAU students. It is a specialty bakeshop that makes custom cakes (Birthday cakes as well as other novelty cakes) Also offers a range of baked goods.
• Jodi’s Cupcakes & More – Bakery near FAU that delivers cupcakes and cakes. Does various holiday-themed ones as well such as Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Halloween, etc.
• Just Baked will deliver warm, homemade cookies or brownies (one dozen cookies for 11.99) You can even customize what type of toppings goes into each cookie. Who wouldn’t appreciate a dozen brownies or cookies on their birthday?
• You can also have a cake, cookies, or cupcakes delivered by Publix through Instacart or Shipt. Read our blog on delivery companies here to see what else you can have sent because you care.
• Two Fat Cookies – You can order online, they deliver cookies, cakes, and cupcakes. It is a family-run bakery. They will even do custom cakes as long as they are booked 4-6 weeks in advance.

National and delicious options include

• Bake Me A Wish. If you’re looking for a full catalog of desserts to choose from, this is where you should start! Bake Me a Wish has cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, cookies, and more – all for a reasonable price! Plus, you can personalize your selection with any message you wish (see what we did there)? GF
• Baked by Melissa – If you’ve ever been to New York, you know the name Baked by Melissa. These are tiny cupcakes that come in assorted flavors including cookie dough, red velvet, brownie, and more! You can get a box of 25 or up to 100 and send it directly to your student for any occasion! These are available for purchase through their website or on Amazon. Trust us, these are always a hit and they taste delicious! GF, V
• Debbie’s Doodle’s Cookie Company – They ship from South Florida right to your student and offer delicious, homemade chocolate-chip and brown sugar butter cookies. They come delivered in dry ice and then a birthday box with a card. From the presentation to the cake itself, it was seamless and delicious.
• Milk Bar Store – Don’t be fooled by the company name – Milk Bar offers some of the best cakes we’ve ever tasted! Think a Funfetti boxed cake that your student likely baked from time to time, but SO much better! They also have cookies, truffles, and pies – and anything you choose is going to have you eating the whole thing, it’s THAT good!
• The Dirty Cookie – Have you seen the famous cookie shots? If not, think of a cookie, but shaped in the form of a shot glass. You can fill it with milk, coffee, ice cream, or alcohol (21+), and you can pick a cookie shot in several different flavors! Is there a better way to celebrate your birthday, the end of an exam, or just making it through another week of quarantine? The answer is, OF COURSE NOT! Use code HUH15 for 15% off your purchase and enjoy it!
• Wicked Good Cupcakes – GF Our personal favorite is the Wicked Good Cupcakes Birthday Box. I sent these to my daughter last year and she loved them. Just make sure you get enough for their roommates. If we’re going by the name, you know these are going to be wicked good! These desserts come in a festive box filled with cupcakes in a small jar, plus birthday décor and candles if they’re celebrating a birthday. You can pick different sized boxes based on your budget. Plus, these last for at least 10 days without being refrigerated or your student can freeze them for up to 6 months (even though we know they’ll be devoured as soon as they open the box).

Still sweet…

• Edible Arrangements If you are thinking something more along the lines of fresh fruit (and because, who doesn’t like sweets said, no one ever), then Edible Arrangements is the way to go. From their traditional fruit bouquets to their fruit platters, the best gifts are Edible.® They even have strawberries dipped in cake batter and rolled in mini sequin sprinkles, miniature cakes made with fresh pineapple and dipped in white chocolate or you can create your own box.

They will think this is sweet too…

• Drizly – For students who are 21+ then parents can order any type of alcohol, mixer, and even energy drinks

Flowers and Plants

Maybe flowers (or a cool plant) are something your Birthday Owl would prefer. Even better, combine balloons with flowers! Many florists – like most of these – deliver balloons as well. Locally we like:

• Boca Raton Florist – 301 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Closes at 5 pm. 561-395-1943.  Recommended for its floral arrangements and the convenience of being so close to campus
• Exceptional Flowers & Gifts – 2800 N Federal Hwy Ste 600-700, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Closes at 5:30 pm. 561-353-4720. Also can do balloons and decorations
• Petals of Boca – Offers same-day delivery which is convenient – It is a local flower shop. They offer many different types of flowers and have a large selection. They also do flower arrangements for occasions as well.
• Publix has a floral department AND they will deliver. You can order flowers and balloons delivered by Instacart or Shipt.

Nationally, here are some of our tried and true Care Favorites

• Bouqs – These beautiful flowers come from eco-friendly farms that use sustainable growing practices, which means longer lasting flowers and no middlemen. You can buy individually or start a subscription.

Balloons are always fun. Many florists will attach balloons to an arrangement or send a bouquet of balloons separately. Locally you can get them from…

• Go Far Balloons
• Party City

Nationally these places send great balloons too:

• GiftBlooms.com

Yes, Soup For You!

Soup can be nice when they’re feeling under the weather. Locally, you can get soup sent from:

• TooJays – Located on Glades Road right near FAU – has many soup options such as chicken noodle soup, Matzo ball soup, and French onion soup. Utilizes Delivery Dudes which makes it easy to have food delivered.
• Panera – Offers delivery, close to FAU. Has soup options as well such as chicken noodle soup, broccoli cheddar soup, baked potato soup, etc.
• PF Changs – Located right across from FAU in the University plaza. Offers various soups for pick up or delivery such as Wonton soup, Hot & Sour Soup, Etc.
• Mario’s Osteria – also located right across from FAU. Offers delivery through Delivery Dudes. They have soups such as chicken vegetable soup and soup of the day.

And then there are Whole Foods, Publix, and Panera too.

National Options

• GrandmasChickenSoup
• Spoonful of Comfort
• Challah Connection

If there is a favorite restaurant or grocery store that your student would be oh-so-happy to receive a special delivery from, you should check out our Deliveries blog. You’ll find some great local places and delivery options.

More Care Gift Ideas

We understand that there are other things that are nice to receive other than food and flowers. One of my daughter’s favorites was when I sent her the comfiest sweats she ever owned. (Yes, I too now have a set or two.)

• Have you ever slipped into a Lou & Gray sweatsuit? It’s perfect study-for-exams attire. Here are some other national companies that have some great options to bring a smile to your student’s face.
• Darden Restaurant e-gift card or a physical card – Olive Garden, Yard House, Cheddar’s, Bahama Breeze, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Red Lobster.
• Greetabl – this is great when you want to send something small, thoughtful, and personalized.
• Knackshops– They offer some great college care packages or you can make your own.
• Lovepop – don’t forget the card. They have some really fun cards for birthdays, Halloween, Get Well, Graduation, and Just Because. They even have sticker pops and gift tag pops.
• Mouth – great for care packages for birthdays, wellness in a box, get better, exams.
• Cameo – This is a really fun way to indulge your celebrity-obsessed friends. Arrange for a personalized message from their favorite celebrity, whether it’s an actor, athlete, musician, reality tv star, or creator. You can arrange for them to get a personalized message from their favorite person. Depending on the person, prices vary.
• Our Campus Market – choose from healthy to gourmet for birthdays, move-in, Trick or Treat, Just Because, and more. Kosher, gluten-free, and vegan packages available – You can even include a gift card to one of their favorite places.
• Perhaps they want to take some friends to dinner to celebrate, or just want a good meal. Darden gift cards can be sent as e-gift cards or physical gift cards. They have cards for Yard House, Olive Garden, Cheddar’s, Bahama Breeze, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Red Lobster.

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