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About Reference Letter Authorizations

Authorization forms are required for each reference letter sent to be kept in your file. We have made some revisions for '08 so make sure that you have the most current form. If an old form is sent to our office we will request an updated form, but a new letter will not need to be sent. We are in the process of obtaining new '08 forms for all letters currently held on file.

  • Confidential Authorization Form
  • Non-Confidential Authorization Form

    Fill out the top portion of this form and give it to your recommender. They will need to complete the bottom portion and send it to the Career Services office along with their letter. You will receive a notification via email as soon as the RLS acquires a letter and form for your file.

Confidential Forms
The agreement for confidential forms states: I understand and agree that these letters of reference received by Career Services are confidential and will not be made available to me and I expressly waive any rights I might have to access my reference letters under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
A full description of the Act can by found here: Education Rights and Privacy Act

Non-Confidential Forms
The agreement for Non-Confidential forms states: I retain my right to have access to the letters of recommendation in my file.

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arrow Forms

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arrow Guidelines for Recommenders

- Writing Guidelines
- Tips for References
- Legal Issues to Consider
- Tips for Writing Letters

 

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