SA-4322 Email Official Source of Communication
1.0 Purpose
To define the official form of communication while enrolled in medical school.
2.0 Policy
A student’s vt.edu email serves as their primary email address while enrolled at VTCSOM.
3.0 Procedures
Email is considered the official form of communication at VTCSOM. In order to keep informed about course material, school events, activities, administrative requirements, etc., students are expected to check their Virginia Tech (vt.edu) email accounts at least once per day. Failure to read email is not an acceptable excuse for missing school or course deadlines or administrative requirements.
Students are expected to use appropriate, professional language when communicating by email, whether the email is addressed to an individual, group of people, or a class listserv. Content and usage should conform to school standards.
4.0 References
5.0 Approval and Revisions
Approved by Enrollment Management
Policy Effective Date:
09/14/2015
Last Revision Date:
02/06/2024
Last Review Date:
05/27/2025
LCME Element:
3.5 | Learning Environment/Professionalism
5.9 | Information Technology Resources/Staff
Department:
Enrollment Management
Information Technology
Policy Owner:
Tracy Jones
Affected Parties:
Students
Faculty
Staff