How to Set an Out-of-Office Message on Gmail

An "Out of Office" message on your PSC Gmail account can provide an automated response to students, colleagues, and others who may email you during a holiday, personal vacation, conference trip, or other non-working or out-of-office day.

When writing your message, consider adding the following sections:

A greeting, such as "Happy Thanksgiving!"
Information about your availability - when you will be "out of the office" and when students can expect you to respond.
A link to self-help resources or other information.

To setup your "Out of Office" message:

Login to your PSC Gmail account
Click on the Settings wheel next to your name.
Select "See All Settings."

Scroll all the way down to the "Vacation Responder" section.

Select "Vacation Responder On."
Enter the start date - responses will begin at 12:00 am on this date.
Enter the end date - responses will end at 11:59 pm on this date.
Enter a Subject or leave blank.
Type your out-of-office message. If you have a signature, it will automatically be added below this message.
Click "Save Changes"

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