Inter University Transit System (IUTS)

The Inter-University Transit System (IUTS) was created to provide COU members with a means to share or distribute library books, related materials and first-class mail in an effective, low-cost manner. Shipment of all IUTS materials is made by Purolator.

All are next-day delivery except for the Northern Universities such as Algoma, Lakehead, Laurentian and Nipissing, which have 2-day delivery.

IUTS items received at the University of Waterloo are sorted by Central Stores at the East Campus Hall (ECH) facility and injected into the mail and freight delivery process daily.

IUTS items shipped from the University of Waterloo are initially picked up on campus by Central Stores (through mail and freight pickup processes), sorted and then consolidated, by destination location daily. 

IUTS is a free service for University of Waterloo faculty, staff, and students, available only within Ontario.

What can be shipped utilizing the IUTS system...

Library books, AV materials, and publications from member libraries as well as first-class mail that is intended for recipients at member or affiliate facilities.

What should not be shipped utilizing the IUTS systems...

Non-library-related products such as personal effects, furniture, gifts, personal mail, newspapers or newsletters for special interest groups such as labour unions, for-profit business entities etc.

Should you have any questions regarding this service, please contact the mailroom