List Services

Discussion and distribution lists are used for efficient distribution of email. Discussion lists are open to anyone with an email address or can be limited to specified users. Distribution lists are limited to members of the University email system.

Exchange Distribution Lists

Many distribution lists are available for University purposes. Students use distribution lists primarily for classes. The owner of a distribution list (such as a professor) will add or delete recipients from the list as appropriate. See the KnowledgeBase for instructions. The Division of IT can create custom distribution lists for University departments for a fee.

Discussion Lists

LISTSERV service maintains discussion lists that can include University and non-University participants. Request a list by completing the MU Discussion List Request Form.

Subscribing and Unsubscribing

Subscribe:

1. Send e-mail to listserv@lists.missouri.edu. Leave the subject line blank. Remove any tag lines or signature files.
2. Type in the body of the message: subscribe MUITCOMMLIST-L first_name last_name. example: subscribe MUTIGERFANLIST Truman Tiger

Unsubscribe:

1. Send e-mail to listserv@lists.missouri.edu. Leave the subject line blank. Remove any tag lines or signature files.
2. Type in the body of the message: unsubscribe list_name. example: unsubscribe MUTIGERFANLIST

NOTE: LISTSERV will automatically pull your e-mail address out of the message; you don't need to include it. You must always send messages to the list from the original e-mail account you used to subscribe.

If you have questions or need assistance, call the IT Help Desk at (573)882-5000.