Receiving a package Sending a package
Can I receive a package in isolation?
During the academic term, yes! Packages can be delivered during business hours Monday through Friday (except University holidays).
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Avoid large, heavy, or breakable items. You will have to carry your package with you back to your House or dorm when you leave isolation.
- Avoid any liquids or perishable items. Alcohol is prohibited.
- Packages will arrive 24-48 hours after request.
How will it get to me?
If you (or a family member or friend who isn't on campus) are ordering online:
- Have your package sent to your House mailbox / Harvard Yard Mail Center address.
- Do not have a package sent directly to your isolation location.
If a friend on campus or faculty member wants to give you something: they can address it to you and give it to their Building Manager or Yard Ops.
Address as follows:
Recipient Name
c/o [Sender’s House or Yard] / [Faculty members write: c/o Yard Ops]
Once your package arrives, email your building manager (House residents) or hums@harvard.edu (Yard residents) to request that the package be delivered to you.
For each requested package, please provide:
- Recipient name
- Isolation location
- Tracking number (if known)
- Sender (if known)
- Size (if known)
- House/Yard mailing address (e.g., 1234 Lowell Mail Ctr)
Any questions?
- Reach out to your Building Manager or Yard Ops.
- We ask that you only follow up on locating a package if it’s absolutely necessary. Remember: package delivery occurs Monday through Friday, with the exception of University holidays.
I'm interested in sending a package to someone in isolation.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Avoid large, heavy, or breakable items. They will have to carry the package with them back to their House or dorm when they leave isolation.
- Avoid any liquids or perishable items. Alcohol is prohibited. The package may take a day or two to arrive.
If you are on campus:
Packages should be left with YOUR Building Manager (House residents) or Yard Ops (Yard residents or faculty members) for delivery.
Address as follows:
Recipient Namec/o [Sender’s House or Yard] / [Faculty members write: c/o Yard Ops]
If you are not on campus:
- Have the package sent to the recipient's House mailbox / Harvard Yard Mail Center address.
- Do not have a package sent directly to the isolation location.
- Tell the recipient when the package arrives so they can request it.
Any questions?
- Reach out to your Building Manager or Yard Ops.
- We ask that you only follow up on locating a package if it’s absolutely necessary.