If I have graduated from college some time ago, can I get professional letters of recommendation?

Yes, but we recommend that letters of recommendation address the specific requirements for the program to which you are applying. Please refer to the Letter of Recommendation form to find out if the program to which you are applying has any specific requirents.

Does Hunter College accept letters from career services?

Yes, but we recommend that letters of recommendation address the specific requirements for the program to which you are applying. Letters kept on file in a dossier service may be too general.

Can a letter of recommendation be submitted without the Hunter College Letter of Recommendation form?

If you are submitting your application online, we suggest that you encourage your recommenders to complete online Letters of Recommendation as well.  In addition to reducing the burden on the recommender, this will make it easier for you to track the completion status of your application and speed processing by the Admissions Office.

Paper Letters of Recommendation can be submitted without the Hunter College Letter of Recommendation Form, however, recommenders who do not have access to that Form will lose the benefit of the guidance provided to them there.  The quality of their recommendation may be lower as a result. 

Letters submitted without the form MUST be written on official letterhead.  Also, please be aware that if a letter is submitted without the accompanying form, your right to view the letter is automatically waived.

How can I obtain a Letter of Recommendation form?

You can download the form by clicking here, however we suggest that, if you are submitting your application online, you encourage your recommenders to complete online Letters of Recommendation.  In addition to reducing the burden on the recommender, this will make it easier for you to track the completion status of your application and speed processing by the Admissions Office.

May I submit more than the required two (three for some programs) letters of recommendation?

Yes, but no more than five.

Can I see my letters of recommendation?

Applicants are not permitted to inspect letters of recommendation in their Hunter files. If you are admitted to Hunter and enroll, you may make an appointment at the Graduate Admissions Office to see your letters of recommendation unless you have previously waived the right to access on the form.