Template to Request Additional Coursework

** For the following template, copy and paste, while ensuring you substitute the black font texts with your particulars **
 
[Today’s Date]
[Recipient’s Name]
[Recipient’s Street]
[Recipient’s City, State Zip Code]
 
Dear [Recipient’s Name]:
 
The purpose of the narrative is two-fold:

1. Request the privilege to take an additional course for the upcoming [semester/trimester] by taking the additional coursework of [the relevant classes being requested for]; and
2. Provide any germane qualifications and reasoning behind the request

 
The following is the comprehensive, yet succinct logic to explain the qualifications behind the request:

1. Refer to the attached Resume. [This section, you will summarize your resume in no more than three sentences; Do not forget to attach the resume as an appendix].​
2. Refer to the attached Transcript. [Point out the positive evidence of the documentation to help support your request for additional coursework].
3. I intend to be a leader within my organization and attaining my degree will, on this track, expedite my future ambitions. [Add no more than two sentences from prior experience to support your positioning].
4. As I revisit the application process, part of my consumer decision in choosing this prestigious university is there flexibility. I know that we can partner together and move forward to a mutually beneficial decision.

 
In conclusion, I thank the committee for considering my narrative and I know this will be taken with the most upstanding and professional consideration.
 
I feel confident that we may reach common ground, as [your university] provides an environment synonymous to growth and success.
 
With The Most Humble Appreciation,

[Your Name]