Planning Ahead - Communication Information

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You’ll discover that within both academic and social circles of St. Lawrence, there is a lot that needs to be communicated. You will need to keep current with your St. Lawrence email to stay on top of university and classroom business. More information is available on the Email Services page of the IT website.

SLUWire
For really knowing what’s going on across the university community, you will need to consult SLUWire at sluwire.stlawu.edu. SLUWire is the place to find out what’s happening in the SLU Community; it's where university offices, campus organizations, associations, and fellow Laurentian’s find and share information about campus happenings. You’ll want to check in everyday…as there is a lot going on here!

Mail Services
The Student Mail Center (SMC) is located on the first floor of the Sullivan Student Center. The SMC dispenses mail and parcels to St. Lawrence students. Students are assigned a combination-operated mail box that is kept throughout their time at St. Lawrence. The SMC will accept prepaid outbound UPS, FedEx and USPS parcels. You can also find UPS and FedEx drop boxes on the ground floor of Vilas Hall and a UPS drop box at the rear entrance to the Sullivan Student Center. The Brewer Bookstore will also accept pre-paid UPS and FedEx shipments.

Most carrier Web sites provide the capability to print prepaid shipping labels. Here are some options:

To ship belongings to your SMC mailbox at St. Lawrence, address the packages as follows:

Your name
SMC # (will be sent to you in early August)
St. Lawrence University
23 Romoda Drive
Canton, NY 13617

We prefer that you ship items after you receive your SMC box number; however, if you must ship package(s) sooner, clearly mark your parcel with the words “Incoming New Student.” More information is available on the SMC website. 

Stamps can be purchased from the following locations within the Sullivan Student Center: the Student Mail Center, North Country Savings Bank branch office or the automatic teller machine (ATM).

It is imperative that we have an accurate home mailing address on file for all students. Please contact the student life office, student center 234, at 315-229-5311, to notify us of any change of address for you or your parent/guardian.

Fax Service
Students may receive free inbound faxes at the SMC (315-229-5515). The cover page must include the student’s name and SMC number to ensure delivery. Students can send faxes from the Brewer Bookstore for a fee

In-room Telephone Service
Each residence hall room is equipped with local telephone service requiring a basic corded telephone. Long-distance calls require a calling card. Calling cards may be purchased at the Brewer Bookstore.

Mobile Phone Service
Verizon and AT&T provide the best local service. Other carriers such as Sprint will work in the Canton area; however, coverage is inconsistent. Please consult with your carrier for regional coverage information.

Email
St. Lawrence University email is the official means of campus communication.