MEMORANDUM
To: Evan Crisp, UBC Student
From: Harvey Dhaliwal, ENGL 301 Student
Date: July 14, 2022
Subject: Best Practices for E-mailing Professors Regarding Enrolment in a Full Course
Please see below for a list of recommended best practices for e-mailing professors to obtain a seat in a full course.
- Using student email enhances professionalism and helps the professor identify university affiliation.
- Including a descriptive subject line makes it more likely that the email will be read. It also helps easily identify the purpose of the email.
- Using a professional salutation and signature establishes a respectful tone.
- Including necessary information only makes the e-mail more concise and easier to read. Suggested information includes the purpose of the message, clear and reasonable justification for the request, and relevant personal identifiers (full name, student number, program of study etc.).
- Using a friendly tone to make requests and thanking the professor for their time and consideration increases the likelihood that they will respond favourably.
- Reviewing formatting and grammar demonstrates professionalism and thoughtfulness in the correspondence.
Making use of these tips in your e-mail should help with getting into the course. Please send me an e-mail at harbirsd@student.ubc.ca if you have any further questions, thank you.
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