The out-of-office message indicates you are away from work and are not checking or responding to e-mail. It's important to inclue the dates you will be away as well as contact information for individuals your students or colleagues may contct if they require assistance before your return.
*Please do not use an “out of office” message to indicate you are teaching remotely.
Below, please find out-of-office message templates you may find helpful when composing your own out-of-office message:
- Out-of-Office message samples
1. Hello. Thank you for your message. I am away from campus, with limited access to e-mail, from October 15 - October 21, 2023. I will do my best to respond to your message when I return. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the XYZ Department Chairperson, Dr. XYZ, at . XYZ@stcloudstate.edu or XYZ in the College of XYZ Dean’s Office at XYZ@stcloudstate.edu
2. Thank you for your e-mail. I am currently out of the office May 11 through August 17, 2024.
If you need assistance with ABC, please contact XYZ, at XYZ@stcloudstate.edu.
If you have questions regarding DEF, please contact UVW, at UVW@stcloudstate.edu.
All other questions may be directed to our (position title), GHI, at GHI@stcloudstate.edu.
I look forward to seeing you in August!