Wharton mailing lists will run off of a Penn-hosted service starting April 6, 2026. Expect minor changes to the way you self-confirm and self-moderate your mailing lists. More information can be found in our article: Wharton Mailing List Migration Updates and documentation will be updated accordingly.
Wharton Mailing Lists require messages, in some circumstances, to be confirmed by the sender before they are sent to the members of the list. This article details how to confirm a message to a Wharton Mailing List which requires it.
The following types of messages to Wharton Mailing Lists require confirmation:
- Messages from moderators and editors of moderated lists (most Wharton Mailing Lists are moderated).
- Messages from anyone to unmoderated lists.
Confirming a message
To confirm a message sent to a Wharton Mailing List which requires it:
- You'll receive an email confirming that you meant to send the message to the Mailing List. The sent message is attached.
- Click the confirmation link in the email.
- A browser window will open with a confirmation message, and the original email is sent to the list.
Note: Messages must be confirmed within 24 hours of being sent.