Google Groups

Google Groups provide a convenient way to communicate and collaborate with groups of people. A Google Group has its own email address, allowing you to send a message to all group members using a single address. Google Groups can also be used to manage access to Google resources such as documents, calendars, and shared drives.
To request a Google Group, complete the Google Group Request form.

Types of Google Groups

Owner-Defined groups

Owner-defined groups are created by UDit at the request of a faculty or staff member. Once created, the group owner can manage membership and settings. Common uses include department mailing lists, committees, and project teams.

Computed groups

Computed groups are created automatically based on information in Banner or other university systems. Membership is determined by criteria within a person’s employee or student record. Common examples include class rosters and groups of students within a specific major or program.

Accessing Google Groups

Sign in to your UD Google account, select the Google Workspace app launcher (the 3x3 grid) in the upper-right corner of any Google application, and choose Groups.

Google Groups vs. Personal Contact Groups (Labels)

Feature	Google Group	Personal Contact Group (Label)
Created by	UDit	Individual user
Has its own email address	Yes	No
Can be used by others	Yes	No
Typical use	Departments, committees, classes, project teams	Personal mailing list
Membership management	Group owner or automated process	Individual user
Sending limits	Counts as one message (external recipients are counted individually)	Counts as one message per group member