This page will give students a better idea on ways to get to know your professor. It also discusses proper email etiquettes that will help students email their professors professionally and easily.
Getting to know your college professors & proper email etiquette with professors
Tips on emailing college professors
The best way to get to know your college professor
Getting to know your college professors & proper email etiquette with professors
Tips on emailing college professors
- email is forever- once you send it, you can’t take it back
- make sure you’re sending it to the right address
- professors might not use the university email so send it to the address they actually use
- use salutations “Dear Professor” with their last name
- clear and concise is best; (it’s often good to number your questions)
- never email your professor in a bizarre font
- always acknowledge your professor; if they send you something be sure to tell them you got it
- proofread!!
- use signoffs and signatures at the end of your email
- be polite and friendly in your email
The best way to get to know your college professor
- arrive on time
- never leave early
- sit in the front of the class
- engage in conversation after class
- utilize office hours
- don’t rush out the door after class ends
- go to an event where your professor is speaking, or to a meeting for a club or organization your professor advices
- ask to sit in on another of your professors’ classes