Contacting your faculty can be important for questions, clarifications or additional assistance. These tips can help you write the most effective message.
Overall tips:
- Be polite and professional.
- Introduce yourself, and remind them of which class you are in.
- Consider using office hours to visit directly rather than several emails.
- Make sure to check the syllabus or other sources for the information you are seeking before asking the instructor.
- Timeliness matters, so don’t put off asking about something from early quarter until late in the quarter.
- Your professor could take a few days to respond, as they may be fielding many questions, as well as teaching and grading. Ask questions early/immediately and wait on a response.
- Check grammar and spelling.
General Template
Dear ___,
I am a student in your __(Class)___. I have a few questions about ___(be specific)___. Can I ___(share your ask or request)__?