Depending on the list you wish to subscribe, follow one of these links:


Once you have accessed the list’s information page, you will see a section that will allow you to subscribe to the list. If you have a UW NetID, use the small “Log in” button in the UW Community section. Otherwise, type your email address and a password. The password that you select should be only for this mailing list.

When you fill out the form, you will be given the option of receiving mail from the list in digest format. The digest format will result in you receiving a single message from the list each day with all of the messages bunched together rather than receiving them individually. If you later decide you want to change your digest option, you can do so.

Once you have filled in the information requested in the “Subscribing” section, click on the “Subscribe” button. If the list has been set up to require owner approval for subscriptions, you will have to wait until the list owner approves your subscription request. Otherwise, Mailman will send you an email message asking you to confirm your subscription request. This helps to prevent other people from adding you to a list without your permission. When you receive the confirmation request, simply reply to the message. You do not have to add any additional text and do not modify the subject line.

After successfully subscribing to the list, Mailman will probably send you a welcome message (list owners can configure their list so that welcome messages are not sent). The message will include the URL that will direct you to the list’s information page, a URL that will direct you to your personal settings page, and your list password (if you logged in with your UW NetID, you can ignore the list password). You should keep the welcome message for future referral. You will need the information contained in it if you ever want to modify your personal settings on the list or unsubscribe.