Sample Out of Office Messages
The following are suggested messages to use during the winter break. Feel free to modify as needed to best fit your needs.
Sample voicemail message for office or department:
Thank you for calling UTSA’s (office/department). Our office is currently closed for winter break. Normal operations will resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. If you need information about our services, please visit our website at (website URL). If this is an emergency, please contact the UTSA Police Department at 210-458-4911.
Sample voicemail for individual’s work phone:
You have reached the voicemail for (name) at UTSA (or office/department). Our office is currently closed for winter break. Please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I will return your call when normal business operations resume on Monday, January 6. Thank you.
Or
You have reached the voicemail for (name) at UTSA (or office/department). Our office is currently closed for winter break. If you need immediate assistance, please contact (name and phone/email). Thank you.
Sample out-of-office email message:
Thank you for your message. I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday, January 6, 2020. I (will/will not) be checking my messages during this time. If you need immediate assistance, please contact (name and phone/email). Thank you.
