Request a Listserv


A Listserv list is a single email address that contains the email addresses of all its members. When any one person sends an email message (or replies to) that single address, everyone on the list receives a copy of the message. To learn more about listservs, visit the Mailing List (Listserv) entry in the Service Catalog.

To learn how to request a listserv, visit the  follow the steps listed below:

  1. Go to sims.umd.edu (you may be required to sign in with your University Credentials) and click on New ID.
    Click on New ID
  2. Click on the drop-down and select Email List Management
    Email List Management
  3. Click Request next to Listserv Discussion Mailing List. You will be taken to the Create an email-discussion identity page.
    Listserv Discussion List
  4. Fill out the appropriate information and click Submit Create Request
    Click Request
  5. You will be taken to a confirmation page reflecting your name choices.
    Submitted a request to create a 'email-discussion' identity called 'test123'.
  6. Last, you will receive a confirmation email once the listserv has been created. This may take up to two days.