We are pleased to make available DHL, UPS, and FedEx Express mailing of student immigration documents, such as OPT materials, using eShipGlobal.

Use of eShipGlobal is at your expense and must be paid for using a credit card via eShipGlobal’s secure website.

You must use the directions below to request a shipment. Do not go to the DHL or Fed Ex website directly.

Requesting a shipment using eShipGlobal

 

If this is your first time using eShipGlobal, you must create and activate an account. 

• Sign in to eShipGlobal and choose “Receive Package from University” or the appropriate Icon
• Select “Maine (ME)” as the state and “Bates College” as the college.
• Confirm your address information and click “Continue“
• Select your preferred method of payment and fill out all required details. Select shipping service: DHL, UPS or Fed Ex. (Do not choose US Postal Service (USPS); it is unreliable)
• Click on the “Confirm Payment” button and upon successful shipment creation, you will be presented with the shipment summary page.
• The Center for Global Education is then notified and will process your request. You can track the shipment using the Tracking or Order Number provided.

Make sure you have the correct “From” address and “To” address before submitting your order.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please refer to eShipGlobal’s Frequently Asked Questions.