Sample Email Template to Academic Advisor to Arrange Advising Meeting During

the Week Before Classes.

Dear Dr./Prof. ……………

My name is ……… and I am pleased to introduce myself as one of your new advisees
this semester. I am from … and I look forward to the chance to meet with you during the
advising period in the week before classes start.

I’m writing you in order to find out when would be a convenient time for you to meet. I
will arrive on campus on …(date)…. Given the orientation schedules, would it be
possible for us to meet on …. , …. , or …. (days of the week) in/at …(times)?

I understand that this is a busy time for you, so I will appreciate your taking the time to
meet with me. Please let me know what time will work for you and what I should bring to
the meeting.

Thank you in advance. I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

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