diff --git a/apps/api/src/utils/email_handler.py b/apps/api/src/utils/email_handler.py
index 7425a9d7..d00b35eb 100644
--- a/apps/api/src/utils/email_handler.py
+++ b/apps/api/src/utils/email_handler.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 from services.sendgrid_handler import Template
 
 IH_SENDER = ("apply@irvinehacks.com", "IrvineHacks 2024 Applications")
+REPLY_TO_HACK_AT_UCI = ("hack@uci.edu", "Hack at UCI")
 
 
 class ContactInfo(Protocol):
@@ -25,6 +26,7 @@ async def send_application_confirmation_email(user: ContactInfo) -> None:
             "first_name": user.first_name,
             "last_name": user.last_name,
         },
+        reply_to=REPLY_TO_HACK_AT_UCI,
     )
 
 
@@ -37,4 +39,5 @@ async def send_guest_login_email(email: EmailStr, passphrase: str) -> None:
             "email": email,
             "passphrase": passphrase,
         },
+        reply_to=REPLY_TO_HACK_AT_UCI,
     )