The Writing Center

Templates for Bereavement

For Missing Class

Subject: Will miss class (COURSE CODE & SECTION)

Dear Professor (PROFESSOR’S LAST NAME),

I hope that you are well. I regret to inform you that there has been a death in my family, and as such, I will miss class on (INSERT DATES HERE). Please let me know if I will miss any in-class or homework assignments during my absence, and I will be in touch soon about any work I miss. Thank you for your understanding.

Best,

(YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME)

For Requesting an Extension

Subject: (TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT) (COURSE CODE & SECTION)

Dear Professor (PROFESSOR’S LAST NAME),

I hope that you are well. I regret to inform you that there has been a death in my family, and as such, will unfortunately not be able to complete (TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT) on time. Would you please consider granting me an extension for this assignment? If so, would (INSERT PREFERRED EXTENSION DATE HERE) work as a possible extended due date? I greatly appreciate your consideration of my request.

Best,

(YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME)