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With deadlines, jobs, activities, and relationships to juggle, managing your schedule as a student can be tough. If you’ve realized you’re going to miss a deadline (we’ve all been there), you might be wondering how to email your professor for an extension, to apologize, or to limit any late penalties. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Below, we'll walk you through how to email your professor, plus we'll give you some sample emails to inspire you, too. To learn how to email your professor about late work, read on!
Example Emails to Professors for a Late Assignment
Every now and then, it’s okay to miss a deadline. When this happens, send an email immediately and say something along the lines of, “I apologize for turning in this assignment late. Know that I take my work seriously, and I'll do my best to avoid this in the future. I would greatly appreciate an extension on this paper if possible.”
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- QuestionWhat's the biggest mistake students make when asking a professor for an extension?Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.
Educational ConsultantThe biggest mistake students make is not attempting the assignment before asking to extend it. The most common reason why students need an extension is that they ran out of time to do their work because they were busy with other stuff. Unfortunately, this really isn't a good reason because everyone is responsible for doing their work on time. However, professors totally understand that some students need more time to grasp the material, so they'll often extend a deadline to give you time to revise or redo an assignment.
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- ↑ https://dean.williams.edu/files/2010/09/Guide-to-Emailing-Professors-1.pdf
- ↑ https://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu/how-write-email-your-instructor
- ↑ https://dean.williams.edu/files/2010/09/Guide-to-Emailing-Professors-1.pdf
- ↑ https://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/health-counseling/university-counseling-center/news-ucc/emailing-your-professor-tips-tricks-health
- ↑ https://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/health-counseling/university-counseling-center/news-ucc/emailing-your-professor-tips-tricks-health
- ↑ https://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/health-counseling/university-counseling-center/news-ucc/emailing-your-professor-tips-tricks-health
- ↑ https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/how-to-ask-for-an-extension/
- ↑ https://www.makemyassignments.com/blog/how-to-complete-your-assignments-before-the-deadline/
- ↑ https://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/health-counseling/university-counseling-center/news-ucc/emailing-your-professor-tips-tricks-health
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