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Reference Letter Overview

Opening a file

Get a Release of Information form which is either printable here: Release of Info or available at the Career Services office.

Fill out the form completely and return it to our office. The form can be emailed, faxed or mailed to us. You will be notified via email as soon as your file has been opened.

Reference Letter Authorization

Get a Reference Letter Authorization form that is either confidential or non-confidential (depending on what you chose) which is either printable here: Confidential / Non-Confidential or available at the Career Services office.

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 our office along with their letter. The letter and form can be emailed, faxed or mailed to us as long as all signatures are included, and both documents are together.

Mailing
All shipment fees must be paid prior to submitting a request. See our full list of options here: Payments & Fees
Letters to be mailed must be on file before a request is submitted.

Send one email with all requests for the day using this format: Submit a Request to Mail

Fees
Files are held open for 5 years from the last date of activity on the file free of charge. There is never a fee for our service to hold or receive letters. Alumni mailing eligibility fee post graduation is $50. This covers one year and shipping fees will still apply.

Individual shipping fees are charged per destination address. We do not charge per letter. See a full list of options here: Fees


arrow Getting Started

- RLS Home
- Open a File
- RLS Overview
- Eligibility
- Health Professions Info
- FAQ


arrow Manage Your File

- Submit a Request to Mail
- Payments & Fees
- Mailing Eligibility
- Requesting Letters
- About Authorizations
- Update/Retire Letters
- Documents Held on File
- Holiday Closures


arrow Forms

- Release of Information
- Confidential Letter
- Non-Confidential Letter


arrow Guidelines for Recommenders

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

 
 

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