Create Google Groups Using Your Class Roster

Follow these quick steps to set up a course email list in Google Groups using your class roster.

 

Before You Start

 

 

1. Start Google Group Creation

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  • Fill in the Group name, Group email (e.g., ENGL-203-03-group@geneseo.edu), and Description, then click Next

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2. Configure Privacy Settings 

  • Adjust your privacy settings.
  • Once configured, click Next to continue.

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3. Add Student Emails

  • Copy and paste the email list, you previously obtained from your class roster, into the Group Members box.

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  • Important: Turn ON the switch for Directly add members. (If left off, students will receive an invite they must manually accept first).

  • Click Create group.

 

4. Send an Email to the Group

  • Wait 5–10 minutes for Google's servers to activate the new address.

  • Compose a message in Gmail addressed to your group email (e.g., ENGL-203-03-group@geneseo.edu)

 

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