diff --git a/backend/src/main/java/com/alttd/altitudeweb/services/mail/StaffApplicationMail.java b/backend/src/main/java/com/alttd/altitudeweb/services/mail/StaffApplicationMail.java
index c706e87..1b0a9cf 100644
--- a/backend/src/main/java/com/alttd/altitudeweb/services/mail/StaffApplicationMail.java
+++ b/backend/src/main/java/com/alttd/altitudeweb/services/mail/StaffApplicationMail.java
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ public class StaffApplicationMail {
         helper.setFrom(fromEmail);
         helper.setTo(STAFF_APPLICATION_EMAIL);
         helper.setReplyTo(application.email());
-        helper.setSubject("New Staff Application - " + safe(application.discordUsername()));
+        helper.setSubject("Staff Application: " + safe(application.discordUsername()));
 
         // Prepare template context
         String createdAt = application.createdAt()