Follow-Up and Reminder Email Samples by Duke University
As a general rule of thumb, wait at least 48 hours to send a follow-up to a professor, and if you email on a Friday afternoon or weekend, wait until at least Tuesday afternoon before reaching out again.
As a general rule of thumb, wait at least 48 hours to send a follow-up to a professor, and if you email on a Friday afternoon or weekend, wait until at least Tuesday afternoon before reaching out again.
Sample 1
Good afternoon Professor* [Last name],
I hope all is well. I wanted to follow up on my email from [when you sent it] about [what your concern or question is]. I understand you have a busy schedule, but I wanted to see about [whatever you are following up on].
Good afternoon Professor* [Last name],
I hope all is well. I wanted to follow up on my email from [when you sent it] about [what your concern or question is]. I understand you have a busy schedule, but I wanted to see about [whatever you are following up on].
I greatly appreciate your time. Thank you again in advance for your help with [question]. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Sample 2
Good morning Professor* [Last name],
I hope all is well. I know you have lots of things going on, but I just wanted to remind you that [whatever you are reminding of] is due/needed by [date]. Thank you again for taking time to complete [request].
Good morning Professor* [Last name],
I hope all is well. I know you have lots of things going on, but I just wanted to remind you that [whatever you are reminding of] is due/needed by [date]. Thank you again for taking time to complete [request].
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you again!
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Thank you again!
Sincerely,
[Your name]
*Use the title they use for themselves. If they havenβt specified, βProfessor [Last Name]β is preferred.
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