A Guide On How To Email And Impress Your Professors

This Is How To Email And Impress Your Professors

Most college students struggle with the idea of emailing their professors. It can be hard to find balance between being too casual and too professional. Here are some guidelines on how to email your professor:

The Greeting

Address your professor according to how he or she prefers to be called. However, if they have not made it clear always choose the more formal option. Use a neutral title like ‘Professor’. Make sure to start your email on a friendly and nice note. Be sure to be pleasant especially if you are going to request something from them later in the email.

Start With The Syllabus

You will have to check your college syllabus in order to know your professor’s email address. The address will most likely be located at the top of the first page. If you do not find it on your syllabus, try the school’s website. Note that it is important for you to use a professional or academic email address.

The Information

What is it that you want to communicate with your professor? Your professor is not interested in reading through paragraphs of explanations so just keep your emails short. Do not write more than is needed, get to the point, and make your purpose clear.

The Ending

Thank your professor for his or her time at the end of the email. A thank you or a positive sentiment will be a great addition here. It is important to let your professor know that you appreciate their valuable time and everything that they do for you and your class. Your professor will be happy to assist you if he or she feels respected and empowered.