Letters of Recommendation

"Statements made by a person making a recommendation that are made from that person’s personal observation or knowledge do not require a written release from the student who is the subject of the recommendation. However, if personally identifiable information obtained from a student’s education record is included in a letter of recommendation (grades, GPA, etc.), the writer is required to obtain a signed release from the student which (1) specifies the records that may be disclosed, (2) states the purpose of the disclosure, and (3) identifies the party or class of parties to whom the disclosure can be made.

"If kept on file by the person writing the recommendation, it would be part of the student’s education record and the student has the right to read it unless he or she has waived that right of access" (AACRAO 2001 FERPA Guide, p. 27).

I give permission for Professor __________________ to write a letter of recommendation to:

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Professor _____________________ has permission to include my grades, GPA and class rank in this letter. I waive / do not waive my right to review a copy of this letter at any time in the future.

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