Module 3
Communicating with
Professors

Research shows that students with disabilities who interact with their professors are more satisfied with their education. During this pandemic, most of your contact with professors will be done via email, especially when it comes to arranging accommodations or requesting support. Sometimes students are not sure what to include in their emails, or they have a tendency to over-share. In this module, we will review how to communicate with your professors and things to keep in mind before you contact them. You will also be provided with some example emails on how to introduce your Accommodation Letter with your professors and how to ask for help.

VIDEO: Communicating With Professors

Communicating With Professors

In this video, Accessibility Consultant, Jeff, will explain why it is important for you to communicate with your professors and how to introduce your Accommodation Letter

  • Things to keep in mind when approaching professors
  • How to ask for help
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VIDEO: Emailing Your Professors - Part ONE

Emailing Your Professors - Part ONE

In this video, Jeff, Accessibility Consultant, will explain why it is important for you to communicate with your professors and things to keep in mind before you contact them.

  • What content you need to include in your emails to professors
  • How to follow up if you don’t receive a response
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VIDEO: Emailing Your Professors - Part TWO

Emailing Your Professors - Part TWO

In this video, Jeff, Accessibility Consultant, will provide information on what to include in your email to professors

  • How much detail to go into
  • Some example emails are provided
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