Example Letter for Adding with Extraordinary Circumstances  

Outline of letter  

  • Body of Letter: 
    1. What are your extraordinary circumstances 
      • Describe why you were unable to add the course prior to the 10th day of class deadline.  

                  2.  Success Plan as discussed with professor 

      • Describe your plan for catching up on missed assignments and course content while keeping up with what the course is currently teaching 

                  3. Your Signature 

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Example 

 

Current Date 

 

MSU Registrar's Office 

Montana Hall 

Bozeman, MT 59717 

 

RE: Adding After Deadline 

 

Dear Committee Members, 

In your introduction, explain the situation and what your extraordinary circumstances are. Describe why you were unable to add the course prior to the 10th day of class deadline. 

In your letter's body, address the success plan you drafted with your professor. Include how you will catch up on missed assignments and course content while keeping up with what the course is currently teaching. Where possible, include specified deadlines for completion of missed assignments.  

Conclude your letter. Include appreciation for reviewing materials and considering late add request. 

 

Respectfully, 

Signature  

Printed name below where you sign.