The USC Mail List Service, known as Listserv, is a university-provided email distribution list service managed by USC ITS. This service facilitates email communications to a group of list members for USC-related purposes. Listservs enable targeted messaging to specific subsets of university members, serving as an effective tool for announcements and communications within the USC community.

Features

  • Set up mail lists that can include both USC and non-USC-affiliated participants.
  • Create, edit, and delete mail lists using a web interface.

Eligibility

  • Only active USC faculty and staff members are eligible to request, moderate, or own mailing lists. Active USC students may be added as secondary owners under the supervision of a primary owner.

Pricing

  • ListServ is a free service.

Helpful Links

  • Log in to ListServ using your USC NetID and password: maillist.usc.edu.
  • For information on how to subscribe, unsubscribe, manage, and configure user settings for a mail list, please see the ListServ Quick Start Guide on the KeepTeaching website.
  • For answers to common questions regarding ListServ, see the Frequently Asked Questions page.
  • If you would like assistance in creating, modifying, or deleting a mail list, you may also submit a ListServ Request Form on the ITS Service Portal (USC NetID Login required).
  • Search for How-To instructions and knowledge-based articles on the ITS Service Portal.

ITS Support 

  • The ITS Service Desk provides support to the USC community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 
  • Call (213) 740-5555 and choose option 2 to receive assistance. 
  • Report an Issue on the ITS Service Portal.
  • Search for information on the ITS Service Portal.