University of Iowa
Student Shipping Services

For students at University of Iowa, we provide our Direct Shipping Service. While our full-service moving option is currently unavailable, we can still move your belongings to and from school. Enjoy our low shipping rates as we work around your schedule to ship your belongings any time of year.

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Direct Shipping

Direct Shipping


Ideal when all you need is shipping. Great for students living off campus and in apartments. FedEx picks up and ships items home or to school. Does not include storage or in-room pickup

How It Works

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

Pick Up Dates

Date Time Pickup Fee
20221216 10 AM - 4 PM FREE

Delivery Dates

Delivery made to your room after you have arrived on campus.

Date Time Delivery Fee
20220814 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM free

Need a different date for pickup or delivery? Contact us for service options.

Storage and Shipping

How It Works

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

Need a different date for pickup or delivery? Contact us for service options.

Ship to School

How It Works

How It Works

What’s Included

Free FedEx Pickup at Your Address
Declared Valuation Protection

Shipping to Your Destination
Online Account Management

Direct Shipping

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EXCLUDES: In-Room Pick Up

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Service Details

How It Works

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

How It Works

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

Pick Up Dates

Date Time Pickup Fee
20221216 10 AM - 4 PM FREE

Delivery Dates

Delivery made to your room after you have arrived on campus.

Date Time Delivery Fee
20220814 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM free

Need a different date for pickup or delivery? Contact us for service options.

Storage and Shipping

How It Works

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

Need a different date for pickup or delivery? Contact us for service options.

Ship to School

Direct Shipping

Direct Shipping


Ideal when all you need is shipping. Great for students living off campus and in apartments. FedEx picks up and ships items home or to school. Does not include storage or in-room pickup

Sign Up
EXCLUDES: In-Room Pick Up

How It Works

How It Works

What’s Included

Free FedEx Pickup at Your Address
Declared Valuation Protection
Shipping to Your Destination
Online Account Management

Direct Shipping

Sign Up
EXCLUDES: In-Room Pick Up

Learn More

Service Details

How It Works

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

Collegeboxes Supply Kit

Student Starter Kit

The Collegeboxes Signature Supply Kit ships to you and includes everything you need for only $39.99 (plus tax).

The Kit includes:

5 double-walled boxes (24” x 16” x 18”)
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
Student Starter Kit
Student Ambassador

Become a Brand Ambassador

Want to be rewarded for creating and sharing amazing content about Collegeboxes? Join our team of Ambassadors! Opportunities for both students and parents that have used our products and services before and those that are just starting out. Let everyone know how Collegeboxes has made your college moves easier!