Beginning next school year, housing front desks will no longer accept personal letters or packages, according to an announcement on Friday by Executive Director of Student Housing Rodger Whitney and Dean of Residential Education Deborah Golder.

In September, post office boxes will be established as the primary address for all students, eliminating the need for renewal each year. Every student will be required to get a P.O. Box through the Student Services Center.

A new “package center” will be located behind Roble Hall for all mail sent through private carriers and will serve both undergraduate and Lyman residents. A different center, located near Escondido Village, will serve graduate students and the 40 undergraduate students living in Rains next year.

“These changes and new services are being made in order to prevent the type of loss and theft of mail and packages on campus that has been experienced over the last few years at an increasing rate,” the announcement said. “They also serve as a means of increasing security measures in our residences.”

-Kate Abbott