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Jamie Hetfield Posted 15 years ago
Letter Writing

How do I request to meet with a professor?

Hello all,

It's my first time posting so forgive me if my format seems a little awkward or amateur.

I am working on a project with a professor but we've only met once (about the project itself). I still have some questions about a couple of dates that need to be set, and just questions about the project in general. I don't want to sound authoritative or insecure about the meeting. He's a very busy person but at the same time, I don't want to neglect the project out of fear of asking questions.

It's there a short way of requesting a meeting with him without stating too much what the meeting is about? It's going to be through e-mail so I want to keep it short but precise.

Thanks for your help,

JH
  

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Hello, Jamie - and welcome to English Forums. Just start by writing as if you were talking to him. Post your effort here and we will review it for you.

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Hello, Jamie - and welcome to English Forums.

Just start by writing as if you were talking to him. Post your effort here and we will review it for you.
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"Hello Prof. ______,

I have been asked to submit a set of proposal deadlines through the department. I wanted to know if it's possible to meet with you to discuss them, and see if there are any other particular general deadlines you think I should keep in mind.

Sincerely,

JH"

I think there could be a better way to phrase this...
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Dear Prof. __,

I have been asked to submit a set of proposal deadlines through the department. Would it be possible for me to meet with you to discuss them, and see if there are any other considerations you think I should keep in mind?

I would be very grateful if you had some time, at your convenience of course, to talk to me about these mat
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Would it be acceptable to include times that I'm available?
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Yes. Something along the lines of this:

I am generally free [Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons], if that would be convenient for you.

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