The Writing Center

Templates for Illness

For Missing Class

Subject: Will miss class due to illness (COURSE CODE & SECTION)

Dear Professor (PROFESSOR’S LAST NAME),

I hope that you are well. I am writing to share with you that I currently have (INSERT ILLNESS HERE), and as such, will miss class on (INSERT DATES HERE). Please let me know if I will miss any in-class or homework assignments during my absence, so that I can stay on top of my course work. I greatly appreciate your understanding regarding my absence.

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 am writing to request an extension on (TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT). I currently have (INSERT ILLNESS HERE), and as such, will unfortunately be unable to complete this assignment on time. Would (INSERT YOUR PREFERRED EXTENSION DATE HERE) work as a possible extended due date for this assignment? I greatly appreciate your understanding regarding my circumstances and consideration of my extension request.

Best,

(YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME)