How to Write an Email Requesting Permission to Attend a Class at School

As a student you might want to attend a special lecture, workshop, or any other session that you are not formally enrolled in for whatever reason. However, seeking permission to attend the class is necessary and the usual mode of communication for this is the email.

In this blog post, we will look at how you can write an email requesting permission to attend a class from your faculty or any concerned person using best practices and tips that will help you keep the email clear and polite. We will also add a email template for this purpose that you can copy and modify based on your preferences. So let us get started.

Tips to Remember

• State the reason as to why you want to attend that particular class and clearly state your motivations and your plans you want to pursue.
• Be informed on school policies about the classes and see if it is actually fine for you to ask permission from your professor or even who might be right person to get in touch with regarding this.
• Be mindful of class capacity to ensure that you are not going through all this effort trying to get permission only to later find out that the class is already filled out.
• Contact the instructor of the session/class before asking for permission. If you can attend it online, or skip it altogether because of subject matter, etc, it is better to know that beforehand.

Best Practices

• It is critical that you be respectful to the person you are asking the permission from so that even if you are denied, your reputation is in good standing with the staff and administrators.
• Share contact info in case there is a need for your professor or the point of contact to reach out to you for clarifications. Keep communication lines open can help in faster approvals.
• Explain your motivation for attending this class and clearly communicate why it is necessary for you to attend it and what you stand to lose by not attending it.

Sample Email Template for Requesting Permission to Attend a Class

Subject: Request to attend [Class Name]

Hello {Recipient’s Name},

Hope you are doing well. I am writing this email to request permission to attend [Class Name] being held on [Date and Time].

[Subject Matter of the Class] has been an interest of mine and I believe attending this class will help me immensely with [Your Goals Related to Subject Matter].

If you need any further details about the session, please feel to contact me on [Your Email] or [Your Phone Number] during working hours and I will be happy to assist.

Thanks for understanding, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

[Your Name]

[Your Student ID Number/Course name]

Conclusion

Requesting permission to attend a class at school via email to your professor or any other concerned person is one of the most critical emails you might send during your time as a student.

By following the tips and best practices shared in this post, you are now ready to send out the email and expect it to be effective. Thanks for reading and follow us on LinkedIn for more such content.