Overview
NotifyU is a notification subscription service that allows University students, faculty, and staff to receive news, updates, and other information provided by University departments in text and/or email format. Below is a description of how to request a new list.
Request Details and Requirements
Prerequisites
To request a NotifyU list you must have a University Computing Account.
Who Can Request a List?
- Any full-time faculty or staff member can request a list.
- Any student group may request a list if a full-time faculty or staff member sponsors the list and submits the request.
What is Required to Create a List?
The following information is required to create a list:
- Subject Line – this text will appear as the subject of both the email alerts and SMS alerts.
- List type (public or private) – public groups can be joined by anyone at the University with a University Computing Account. Private lists will have specific individuals added to the list.
- List Name - this name is displayed on the page of the NotifyU system.
- List Owner - this individual is ultimately responsible for the lists and the content of the message sent through them. A Pitt University Computing Account for this individual is required to create the list.
- List Type - Standard (pre-add users to list)/Opt-in (users can add themselves to the list)
- If Opt-In would you like text to subscribe enabled:
- List Purpose - What the list will be used for/who it will be used to notify
- List Admins - these individuals are also able to send notifications to the list.
- List Members - A CSV is preferred for a long list of members that need to be added
- List Description - the description should briefly describe the list’s target audience and the type of information distributed.
- Subject Line - this text will appear as the subject of both the email alerts and SMS alerts
- Notification types - text, email, voice
Submit a case to the Technology Help Desk with the information above.
What is the Cost?
The University does not charge a fee to subscribe to this service; however, the user of the service is responsible for any messaging fees from their mobile phone/device provider. There is no CSSD charge to the department to set up the list.