Recommendation Letters and the
Graduate/Professional Recommendation File Service

Recommendation letters are typically required for application to professional schools (medical, dental, law, business, etc.) or to academic graduate programs (academic master's and Ph.D. degrees).

We offer a Recommendation File Service for collecting, storing and sending letters for application to graduate or professional school or fellowships.  This convenient, online service is accessible 24/7 and allows you to collect and manage the distribution of your letters.

                                                                 
 

How do I ask for a recommendation letter? Read our handout:  A Student Guide to Obtaining Letters of Recommendation (pdf)
What if my writer doesn’t know what to put in the letter? Give your writer this guide on Writing Letters of Recommendation:  Tips and Guidelines (pdf)
Should I use the Recommendation File Service (RFS)?

UCSD students and alumni, and other UC alumni applying for admission to graduate or professional school may set up a file. 

Check the Detailed Information (pdf) page to see if the Recommendation File Service is right for you.

What do I need to know about the RFS? Carefully review the Policies (pdf) for details about payment, use and the limitations of your Recommendation File.
How do I use the RFS? Follow the detailed, step-by-step instructions and read FAQ on How to Use the File Service.

How do I use VirtualEvals?
(For Medicine Files Only)

Follow the detailed instructions and read FAQ on How to Use VirtualEvals
How can I get started?

It’s easy!  Click on the “New User Login” button above.  You’ll need your UCSD PID # and payment information. 

If you are an alumnus from another UC, read the Other UC Eligibility Instructions.
Where can I find the required form? Each letter must be sent with the Waiver and Routing Form  (pdf).  Fill out and give a form to each of your writers when you ask for a recommendation letter.
What if I have more questions? Read the FAQ
How can I contact the RFS?

Professional & Graduate School 
Recommendation File Service 
UCSD Career Services Center 
9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0331 
La Jolla, CA 92093-0331 
(858) 534-4939 

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