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# Messages and Notifications

## Contacting a Student

A tutor can contact students via the `Student Directory`.

![Screenshot of the Student Directory page.](/files/i3zZ7Lh4fiM8XCX0aWP9)

Find the student in the directory and select `Message`

## Messaging a Student

After selecting `Message` the following dialog box appears. Message the student to agree upon a location for the tutor session.

![Screenshot of the message dialog box.](/files/wEJdJM5IxeKKxTh325dD)

## Student View

The screenshot below is from a student account and illustrates what they see.

![Screenshot of a student account viewing their messages.](/files/ciyRbUPOBLYDRHmQVssc)

## Notifications

Users can select the bell icon at the bottom of the screen to view their notifications.

![Screenshot highlighting Ultimate Member Notification plugin.](/files/uc46MtWliemlx42aUg10)


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