- While searching, click the chat box icon to the right of a member's name
- While visiting a profile, click Send a message
- From a Class List, click Say Hi to the right of a member's name
From there, you'll be taken to your inbox to draft a private message. Once you've written your message, just click Send to submit it. To view your sent messages, go to your Classmates Inbox and click Sent. From there, you can view messages you've sent and check their status.
The receiving member will receive an email notification that a new message is waiting from them. They'll also see a notification that they have an unread message waiting for them next time they login.
While most people respond quickly to a private message, keep in mind that you may not receive a response for various reasons. The receiving member may not check their email often, may be on vacation, or may choose not to reply. You can check your inbox regularly to find out if your messages have been read or replied to.