NSIT Self-Service Bulkmail
The University of Chicago's Chief Information Officer authorizes individuals to send email messages to large groups on campus using the Self-Service Bulkmail. Generally, Self-Service Bulkmail is available only to those groups who need it to carry out the business of the University. In order to gain access to this service, therefore, you must request authorization. Please read the Bulkmail Policy before requesting authorization.
For Self-Service Bulkmail Authorized Users
To summarize how Bulkmail works: You first create a group to whom you will be sending messages. Your recipient list can be generated from one or more of our predefined target audiences (e.g., "all faculty," "all students," "all staff," etc.). These lists are updated daily to reflect the most current information. You can also supply a customized recipient list. You then create your message using the email client of your choice (e.g., Thunderbird, Outlook, etc.). To help reduce errors, you will have an opportunity to preview, approve, reject, and revise your message before Bulkmail distributes it to your recipients.
You will receive full instructions for using Self-service Bulkmail after you request a new bulkmail list. You can review the instructions for sending bulkmail and your own list of bulkmail addressees at any time at https://bulkmail.uchicago.edu/sympa (link will open in a new window).
To get started, please review the Bulkmail Policy (link will open in a new window). When you are ready to create your new list, click here to begin.
Last updated: 7/18/08