Free email signature for students

Amara Lewis

B.S. Computer Science, Class of 2027 · University of Michigan

alewis@umich.edu | linkedin.com/in/amaralewis

Why it's different

What a generic template gets wrong for students

No job title required

Most templates assume you already have a company and title — this one is built for "university, program, graduation year" instead.

Portfolio or LinkedIn link

For internship applications, a link to your work matters more than a phone number.

Clean, not corporate

Simple and legible beats an overdesigned signature — recruiters notice when a student signature tries too hard.

Checklist

What to include in a student signature

Full name — skip nicknames for anything application or professor-facing.

University and expected graduation year — tells the reader exactly where you are.

Major or program — especially relevant for internship and job applications.

Portfolio or LinkedIn link — gives recruiters and professors somewhere to see more.

School email address — use it if you have one; it signals you're currently enrolled.

Phone number (optional) — only include if you're comfortable being called directly.

Tip: skip taglines, quotes, and multiple social icons — for professor and recruiter emails, a shorter signature reads as more professional, not less.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Should I use my school email or personal email?

Use your school email for anything related to coursework or your university, and consider a professional personal email (firstname.lastname@gmail.com style) for internship and job applications.

Should I include my GPA in my email signature?

Generally no — GPA belongs on your resume, not your signature. Keep the signature focused on identity and contact information.

Can I add a portfolio link if I don't have a personal website?

Yes — a LinkedIn profile, GitHub, or Behance link works just as well as a personal website in the same field.

Is it okay to add a photo?

It's optional and more common in creative fields. For most academic and corporate contexts, an initials avatar or no image at all reads as more standard.