Restrictions on Requests
To comply with both Federal and University guidelines, the Reference Letter Service (RLS) is unable to send reference letters to certain locations, including but not limited to:
- Current or previous employers
- Residential/personal addresses
- Residential employment (babysitting, nanny positions, etc.)
- Financial aid offices (exceptions for some fellowships and scholarships)
- Mortgage companies, prospective landlords, etc.
- Friends or family members
- Test preparation organizations
- Private application coaching and consulting services
- Third-party recruitment services
- Pre-medical advisors at other institutions for compilation of a composite letter
- Private academic dossier and credential services
- Reference letter services associated with other colleges and universities.
If you have questions regarding the use of your reference letter file or addresses to which you are sending letters, please contact the RLS before submitting your request. You will be notified if your request does not meet both Federal and University guidelines and your payment will be returned to you.
PLEASE NOTE: Any attempt to access a file and view confidential reference letters will be considered in violation of the University of Michigan’s Statement of Student Rights & Responsibilities and will be handled through the Office of Student Conflict Resolution and possibly through the Court system.
