diff --git a/polynum_blackboard/app_settings.py b/polynum_blackboard/app_settings.py
index 734ffc0..04934ad 100644
--- a/polynum_blackboard/app_settings.py
+++ b/polynum_blackboard/app_settings.py
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
 from django.conf import settings
 
 BB_RESUME_MESSAGE = getattr(settings, 'POLYNUM_BLACKBOARD_RESUME_MESSAGE',