By checking the box, you acknowledge that you will not be able to view the letters submitted on your behalf, even if you are admitted and enroll at the University of Maryland, College Park. As recommenders submit a recommendation letter on your behalf, it may be useful for them to know that you would not have access to this recommendation in the future.
What should I do if my recommender cannot submit online?If your recommender is experiencing difficulties with submitting the letter of recommendation in the application portal, we would suggest reaching out to your intended program of study's graduate coordinator and copy gradappsupport@umd.edu. The University does accept Interfolio, and anyone wishing to use that service to submit their LORs, should contact the Graduate School.
May I ask for more than three letters of recommendation to be sent to my online application?Please check with your intended program of study before submitting extra letters of recommendation.
Can I add or delete a recommender after submitting my application?To add or to cancel a recommender prior to submission, log into your on-line application and update your ‘Recommendation Provider List’ in the Recommendations section. Recommenders may only be deleted if they have not submitted a recommendation.
One of my recommenders did not receive the notification email from the online application system. What should I do?
If a recommender has any spam blocking software, please ensure that they have either disabled such software and also checked their spam box. It is also essential that recommenders disable any popup blocking software as such may preclude the display of important information. You can also resend your recommendation request email through the online application dashboard.
Does the letter of recommendation have to come from a faculty member? Couldn’t I use a supervisor or someone else familiar with my work?
While it is preferable, it is not always necessary that the letter to be from a faculty member. It helps to ask this question from the department to which you are applying.
How many letters of recommendation are required for graduate admission?The number of required letters of recommendation varies by program. All letters of recommendation need to be submitted electronically. Please check the department’s requirements for the number of letters of recommendation required.