UNIVERSITY
HEALTH SERVICE

Retrieving E-mail Messages with Open Communicator

Open Communicator allows you to send and receive secure e-mail messages related to health issues, appointments, and other information. To learn more about the Secure Message option, follow these instructions:

Step 1: Login to Open Communicator. Click on the link to Messages. When the new page displays, students have the option to create a New Message or view messages that have been sent to them by their healthcare provider or physician.

Step 2: Click on New Message. You will see a variety of options for e-mailing staff or requesting a prescription renewal. In the Compose Message window, click on Add Recipient and choose from a list of staff members. Type in a Subject and Message, then click the Send button. Your e-mail will be sent securely via the Open Communicator e-mail application.

Staff also can send secure replies, which you can access when you first login. Note: Secure messages only can be viewed through Open Communicator and are not accessible through Microsoft Outlook, Google Mail, Yahoo, etc.