Application for Admission to the Graduate College
Letter of Reference
Applicant Information Term of Application:
First Name:
Last Name:
E-mail:
Proposed Program of Study:
Degree:
Recommender Information
First Name:
Last Name:
Institution/Organization:
Position/Title:
E-mail:
To what extent do you recommend this applicant for admission as a graduate student in their proposed field of study?
strongly recommend recommend recommend with reservations I do not recommend for admission
Please describe how long you have known the applicant and under what circumstances you have known the applicant:
Please evaluate the applicant in comparison with others you have known during your professional career. Describe the
comparison group you are using:
Please attach a statement of recommendation addressing the applicants abilities to pursue graduate studies and research. Please address the
following as applicable: the applicants ability to work with peers, supervisors and subordinates; teaching potential; any outstanding abilities,
talents, liabilities and weaknesses; and oral and written communication skills.
Thank you for your thoughtful assessment of this applicant. Your responses will provide the Admissions Committee with information needed
to make a thorough evaluation of the applicant. Please send comments or concerns to the Graduate and Professional Admissions Support Unit
at gradadmissions@[Link]. Thank you.
Please send your recommendation to the applicant's proposed program of study office. The proposed program of study contact
information is available at [Link]
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Applicant Waiver:
(Optional) I hereby waive whatever rights of access I may have to this confidential letter of reference as provided in the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Applicant Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________
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