E-mail Templates

Similar to the University Web templates, e-mail templates are intended to be easy to use, but do require some HTML knowledge.

E-mail template elements

The anatomy of an e-mail template, a breakdown of what's required, and an e-mail checklist including recommended elements and best practices. Read more.

E-mail template download

Includes HTML for use in mass e-mail, plain text examples, and Photoshop files to create your own e-mail header graphics. Read more.

Options for sending mass e-mail

Lyris ListManager—Lyris, the University's mass e-mail distribution system, is recommended for both internal and external mass e-mailings. See the eCommunications Web site for more information.

Thunderbird and other clients—Using a desktop client, such as Thunderbird, is not recommended. If you must send mass e-mail with a desktop e-mail client, the information on the following pages may be helpful.

• Differences in Mass E-mail: Mass Mailers vs. Desktop Clients
• Creating E-mail Templates in Thunderbird for Windows
• Creating E-mail Templates in Thunderbird for Mac

E-mail templates, U identity, and strategic positioning

The e-mail templates, released in 2008, adhere to the University's e-mail standards and help promote a consistent identity for University e-mail communications. This consistency helps advance and support the University's strategic positioning goals.

Who's using e-mail templates?

See how University colleges and units are using HTML e-mail templates.