Communication Sciences & Disorders

221 Bohannon Hall, 1207 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812

Phone:(218) 726–7974; Fax: (218) 726–8693

Email: cd@d.umn.edu

University of
Minnesota
Duluth

College of Education &
Human Service Professions

Part 15: CSD Department Policy: Letters of Reference

The academic and clinic faculty are happy to write letters of reference for students. Students may request letters of reference for prospective employment, graduate school applications, and scholarship/grant applications. To help us accommodate your requests, we ask that you follow these rules when asking for letters of reference.

  1. Students must provide a written request (see link below) asking for the clinic staff or faculty member to provide a letter of reference.
    • The request must be made with 4 working weeks´ lead time. Bear in mind the breaks in the academic calendar are not included in the four weeks´ lead time.
    • The Reference Request and Student Authorization form serves as your written request. You must complete this form and submit it to the faculty member. Without your written consent, the faculty member is not at liberty to discuss your academic performance.
  2. Provide the faculty member with the following information:
    • All of the necessary agency forms and addresses.
    • Information regarding your academic and professional achievements, such as a resume or your ePortfolio.
  3. The faculty member will write the letters.
    • The faculty member will seal the letters in department envelopes and put her/his initials on the envelopes.
    • The faculty member will return the letters either to your student mailbox or set their own policy about sending letters of reference. Please check with the faculty member about their policy.
  4. You are responsible for keeping track of the completed and outstanding requests for letters. You also are responsible for mailing letters.