Do not send cash in the mail; use a check or a postal money order. Anything of value should be sent registered or certified. This applies to letters and parcels as well. United Parcel Service, Federal Express, DHL and others provide routine tracking methods and insurance for their shipments. Purchase insurance when shipping valuables so you are protected against loss or damage. Some carriers include insurance with their delivery charge. Medications can be phoned into a local pharmacy. Ask your student to check for a preferable pharmacy nearby the campus. If you must send medication please remember rule #2. Time sensitive material should be sent by land or air carriers using guaranteed overnight or other time frames. Most of these services also provide tracking. Registration for student mailboxes can be accomplished at student orientation or by visiting the university post office customer service window. Mailboxes are guaranteed only to university residents. Remember to bring your student ID when you claim packages or lose your combination to your mailbox.