Office hours are consistent, often weekly, times course instructors have for students to stop by. You may use office hours to gain clarification about course material, learn appropriate study techniques, get to know your instructor’s area of expertise, and more.
Office hours are a great space to get to know your instructors, as they are a great resource for providing letters of recommendation, opportunities for research involvement, and advice about your professional interests.
Activity
Office Hour Email Templates
Take a moment to review the following worksheet. You’ll have the opportunity to pick an email template to modify, or draft your own, so when you need to email a professor for a particular interest or need you might have, you have something ready to go!
Sources for Further Reading
- Reasons to Attend Office Hours from the Academic Guides at Duke University.
- Topics for Discussion from the Division of Student Life at the University of Oregon
- Using Office Hours Effectively from the Learning Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
