How to ask an instructor for what you need

By the time students get to college, they have a very good idea about how they learn the best, how long certain tasks take them, and what support they need. However, not all students know how to advocate for themselves and ask for what they need. Look below for email templates you can use:

This information comes from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and provides a template for emailing your instructor, academic advisor, etc.  You will also find templates for sending thank you emails for those who have supported you.

https://www.umassmed.edu/globalassets/transitionsrtc/images/covid/email-templates-for-college-students.pdf Links to an external site.

 

This document, created by Prof. Sarah Holmes, will help you to ask for extended time on writing assignments.

Download Sample Email to Professor (More Time and Revising).docx