Email Templates for Students

Ready-to-use email templates for the situations every student hits. Copy, fill in the brackets, and send.

Email Your Professor for an Extension

A short, polite template for asking for more time on an assignment.

Ask your professor to review a grade — the right way, without sounding accusatory.

Ask for a recommendation that actually gets a yes.

A no-drama heads-up when you can't make it to class.

Remind a recruiter who you are, within 48 hours.

Reach out to a professor about research — after actually reading their work.

A short note that shows you were paying attention.

Apply for an internship with a clear, confident email.

Ask for advice (not a job) and actually get a reply.

Request an override when a class is full or you're missing a prerequisite.