Bulk Mail

Following these guidelines will assist you in processing your bulk mailing. If you should have further questions regarding bulk mail, please call Distribution Services at ext. 3349.

TYPE OF BULK MAIL

1. Standard class - 200-piece minimum. Current cost is .17 cents a piece up to 3 oz. Delivery time is usually 3 - 5 working days within Southern California Area.

2. Pre-sorted First Class - 500-piece minimum. Current cost is .371 cents a piece. Delivery time is generally 1-3 days.

PREPARATION

Be sure that the proper indicia are used for the type of bulk mailing you are doing.

INDICIA SAMPLES

All items must have a Cal Poly Pomona return address.

All envelopes must be sealed and of the same weight
Place mail in trays available from Distribution Services Office, located in the CLA Bldg., 98-B1-258, ext. 3349
Remove all foreign mail; it does not qualify as bulk mail.
Place all mail in the trays in uniform order facing the same direction. It is not necessary to place in zip-code order
Provide a Total Piece Count of your mailing. This must be accurate. It is a U.S. Postal requirement and the entire mailing will be returned to you if there is a discrepancy.
Folded flyers must be tabbed at the top...no staples. Fold should be at the bottom with indicia in upper right corner.

Your bulk mailing will be picked-up along with your mail providing the above criteria have been met. A lead-time of 2 days is typically required. Please call ext. 3349 to schedule a pick-up or you may bring your bulk mailing to Distribution Services.