For students at Boston University (BU), storage and shipping with Collegeboxes makes college moving simple. Whether you’re moving home for summer, moving back to school, or getting ready for a semester abroad, Collegeboxes has all the services you need.
Boston University (BU)
College Storage and Shipping Services
At Boston University (BU), we provide a convenient Direct Shipping Service for students. While our full-service moving option is currently unavailable, we’re still here to transport your belongings to and from school with ease. Take advantage of our affordable shipping rates, tailored to fit your schedule year-round. We’ll ship directly to your dorm, apartment, or your school’s mail and package center for a seamless experience.
For students at Boston University (BU), storage and shipping with Collegeboxes makes college moving simple. Whether you’re moving home for summer, moving into your dorm room, or getting ready for a semester abroad, Collegeboxes has all the services you need.
For students at Boston University (BU), storage and shipping with Collegeboxes makes student moving simple. Whether you’re moving home for summer, moving back to school, or graduating and moving to a new school, Collegeboxes has all the services you need.
For students at Boston University (BU), we provide self-storage and shipping service. While our full-service moving option is currently unavailable, we can still store your belongings and ship to and from school. Enjoy our low shipping rates as we work around your schedule to ship your belongings any time of year.
Collegeboxes provides U-Box® moving containers to Boston University (BU), students. Whether you’re moving home, or getting ready for a semester abroad, Collegeboxes has all the services you need.
For students at Boston University (BU), storage and shipping services are provided by Collegeboxes. Students drop off their packed items to a convenient on-campus location. Items are then stored locally by U-Haul and delivered directly to the students rooms when they return to campus in the fall.
Select Your Service
Storage and Shipping
Ideal for moving home for the summer or after any semester. Includes in-room pickup, storage, and/or shipping - any combination. We deliver to your dorm room when you return
Ship to School
Great for moving to school or transferring schools. Includes FedEx pickup, shipping, and temporary storage. Items are stored near campus until you arrive at school
Direct Shipping
Perfect for students who only need campus shipping, especially those living off-campus or in apartments. With FedEx, your items are conveniently picked up and shipped directly to your home or school. Please note: This service doesn’t include storage or in-room pickup.
How It Works
What’s Included
Free Pick up & Delivery Dates
Shipping Home
Declared Valuation Protection
Secure Climate-controlled Storage
Professional Movers
Online Account Management
Delivery Dates
Delivery made to your room after you have arrived on campus.
| Date | Time | Delivery Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. Aug 24, 2025 | 10 AM - 2 PM | FREE | |
| Wed. Aug 27, 2025 | 8AM-12PM | FREE | Group A (8am – 12pm) |
| Wed. Aug 27, 2025 | 1PM-5PM | FREE | Group B (1pm – 5pm) |
| Sat. Aug 30, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM | FREE | |
| Sun. Aug 31, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM | FREE |
Need a different date for pickup or delivery? Contact us for service options.
Need an off campus pick up or delivery? Contact us for service options.
Storage and Shipping
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NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
How It Works
What’s Included
FedEx Pick Up at Your Address
Free Delivery Dates
Professional Movers
Online Account Management
Shipping to Our Facility
Secure Climate Controlled Storage
Declared Valuation Protection
Delivery Dates
Delivery made to your room after you have arrived on campus.
| Date | Time | Delivery Fee | Sign Up By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. Aug 24, 2025 | 10 AM - 2 PM | FREE | Sun. Aug 10, 2025 | |
| Wed. Aug 27, 2025 | 8AM-12PM | FREE | Mon. Aug 18, 2025 | Group A (8am – 12pm) |
| Wed. Aug 27, 2025 | 1PM-5PM | FREE | Mon. Aug 18, 2025 | Group B (1pm – 5pm) |
| Sat. Aug 30, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM | FREE | Thu. Aug 14, 2025 | |
| Sun. Aug 31, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM | FREE | Thu. Aug 14, 2025 |
Need a different date for pickup or delivery? Contact us for service options.
Need an off campus pick up or delivery? Contact us for service options.
Ship to School
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NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
How It Works
What’s Included
Free FedEx Pickup at Your Address
Declared Valuation Protection
Shipping to Your Destination
Online Account Management
Direct Shipping
Learn More
NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
How It Works
What’s Included
Pickup from campus (June)
Storage of the container
A lock
$1,000 coverage
Delivery back to campus
A dozen storage pads
On-Campus Drop Locations and Dates
U-Box On-Campus Drop Location Map:
U-Box® Containers
Learn More
NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
How It Works
What’s Included
Secure Climate-controlled Storage
Declared Valuation Protection
Online Account Management
Delivery when you return
Need a different date? Contact us for service options.
Curbside Storage & Shipping
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NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
How It Works
What’s Included
Secure Climate-controlled Storage
Declared Valuation Protection
Online Account Management
Delivery when you return
Need a different date for pickup or delivery?
Contact us for service options.
Curbside Storage & Shipping
Learn More
NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
Storage and Shipping
Ideal for moving home for the summer or after any semester. Includes in-room pickup, storage, and/or shipping - any combination. We deliver to your dorm room when you return
How It Works
What’s Included
Free Pick up & Delivery Dates
Shipping Home
Declared Valuation Protection
Secure Climate-controlled Storage
Professional Movers
Online Account Management
Delivery Dates
Delivery made to your room after you have arrived on campus.
| Date | Time | Delivery Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. Aug 24, 2025 | 10 AM - 2 PM | FREE | |
| Wed. Aug 27, 2025 | 8AM-12PM | FREE | Group A (8am – 12pm) |
| Wed. Aug 27, 2025 | 1PM-5PM | FREE | Group B (1pm – 5pm) |
| Sat. Aug 30, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM | FREE | |
| Sun. Aug 31, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM | FREE |
Need a different date for pickup or delivery? Contact us for service options.
Need an off campus pick up or delivery? Contact us for service options.
Storage and Shipping
Learn More
NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
Ship to School
Great for moving to school or transferring schools. Includes FedEx pickup, shipping, and temporary storage. Items are stored near campus until you arrive at school
How It Works
What’s Included
FedEx Pick Up at Your Address
Free Delivery Dates
Professional Movers
Online Account Management
Shipping to Our Facility
Secure Climate Controlled Storage
Declared Valuation Protection
Delivery Dates
Delivery made to your room after you have arrived on campus.
| Date | Time | Delivery Fee | Sign Up By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. Aug 24, 2025 | 10 AM - 2 PM | FREE | Sun. Aug 10, 2025 | |
| Wed. Aug 27, 2025 | 8AM-12PM | FREE | Mon. Aug 18, 2025 | Group A (8am – 12pm) |
| Wed. Aug 27, 2025 | 1PM-5PM | FREE | Mon. Aug 18, 2025 | Group B (1pm – 5pm) |
| Sat. Aug 30, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM | FREE | Thu. Aug 14, 2025 | |
| Sun. Aug 31, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM | FREE | Thu. Aug 14, 2025 |
Need a different date for pickup or delivery? Contact us for service options.
Need an off campus pick up or delivery? Contact us for service options.
Ship to School
Learn More
NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
Direct Shipping
Perfect for students who only need campus shipping, especially those living off-campus or in apartments. With FedEx, your items are conveniently picked up and shipped directly to your home or school. Please note: This service doesn’t include storage or in-room pickup.
How It Works
What’s Included
Free FedEx Pickup at Your Address
Declared Valuation Protection
Shipping to Your Destination
Online Account Management
Direct Shipping
Learn More
NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
How It Works
What’s Included
Pickup from campus (June)
Storage of the container
A lock
$1,000 coverage
Delivery back to campus
A dozen storage pads
On-Campus Drop Locations and Dates
U-Box On-Campus Drop Location Map:
U-Box® Containers
Learn More
NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
Storage Near Boston University (BU)
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Route 16 Medford / Somerville
600 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Somerville, MA 02144
Boston University (BU) Student Storage FAQs
Where will you pick up my belongings?
At Boston University (BU) we will pick up your belongings right from your dorm room. You will need to be present or have a proxy available to give us access to your things.
Where are my belongings stored?
Your belongings are stored locally at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Route 16 Medford / Somerville, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Somerville, MA 02144. The storage facility is located near the intersection of Mystic Valley Parkway and Boston Ave, close to the Dilboy Stadium. This central location is ideal for Boston University (BU) student storage.
How far is the storage facility from the Boston University campus?
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Route 16 Medford / Somerville in Somerville is just over 8 miles from Boston University (BU). To get there from campus, travel east on Storrow Dr, then Head Northwest on Interstate 93, Exit 22, continue on Mystic Valley Pkwy and you will find the storage facility on the left side of Mystic Valley Pkwy.
What types of services does Collegeboxes provide Boston University (BU)?
Collegeboxes offers summer Storage and Shipping, Ship To School, and Direct Shipping services to college students moving into Boston University (BU) campus.
Can I access my belongings while they’re in storage near Boston University (BU)?
Yes, you can access your belongings during normal business hours, but we require that you let us know three business days in advance so we can get your summer storage items prepared for pick up.
What are the storage facility’s business hours?
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Route 16 Medford / Somerville is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What storage amenities are available at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Route 16 Medford / Somerville?
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Route 16 Medford / Somerville offers indoor climate-controlled units, and secure individually alarmed storage rooms. You can also purchase a wide variety of packing supplies here. Whether its boxes, packing tape, bubble cushion wrap or any other type of packing material, U-Haul has everything you need.
Collegeboxes Supply Kit
The Collegeboxes Signature Supply Kit ships to you and includes everything you need for only $39.99 (plus tax).
The Kit includes:
5 reusable double-walled boxes (24” x 16” x 18”)
1 roll of U-Haul Packaging / Mailing Tape
5 zip ties
1 roll of U-Haul Packaging / Mailing Tape
5 zip ties
1 bonus box (36” x 24” x 7”)
1 permanent marker
10 FedEx label pouches
1 permanent marker
10 FedEx label pouches
NOTICE: To guarantee fast processing, our Supply Kits are now prepared and shipped immediately after purchase.
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