Under federal law entitled “Family Educational Rights Act of 1974” students

are given the right to inspect their records including letters of

recommendation. All letters of recommendation are considered carefully.

Letters written in confidence are useful in the assessment of a student’s

qualifications and abilities.

A signature is required for either A or B: (ONLY SIGN ONE)

By signing A, your recommender knows the evaluation will be submitted in

confidence.

 

OR

By signing B, you have retained the right to inspect this letter of reference.

A. I waive my rights to inspect this letter of reference and hereby inform

my recommender that this letter will be kept strictly confidential.

B. I retain my right to inspect this letter of reference. Recommender is

advised that upon enrollment I may have access to this letter.

Applicant’s signature