Guidelines for Writing a Letter of Recommendation for the UC Davis Washington Program 1. Please understand that your letter of recommendation will be used for our program and, if the applicant is admitted to the program, may also be used to help the student secure an internship in Washington, D.C. This letter may have more than one destination and reader so please address the letter “To Whom it May Concern”. 2. Letters of recommendation can be submitted via USPS, UCD interdepartmental mail, fax, or email attachment to: UC Davis Washington Program One Shields Ave. South Hall, Room 230 Davis, CA 95616 Fax: 530-752-8358 e-mail: cpurifoy@ucdavis.edu All letters of recommendation must be received by the application deadline to give the applicant full consideration. Suggested Guidelines • How long and in what capacity have you known this student? • Please provide your opinion on this student’s overall academic preparation and aptitude for study and work in Washington, D.C. • Please provide your opinion on this student’s personal maturity, work ethic, and their workplace or classroom interactions based on your direct observation. • Please comment on the applicant’s specific academic and/or professional knowledge/skills/abilities (i.e. background in their specific discipline, motivation to learn, intellectual capacity, communication skills etc.) that may help or hinder his/her success in this program. • Please comment on the applicant’s personal attributes (i.e. maturity, adaptability, problem solving skills, etc.) that may help or hinder his/her success in this program.
NOTE: These are suggested guidelines only. Please feel free to offer a constructive evaluation/recommendation in any appropriate manner you wish. Questions? Please contact UCD Washington Program Manager Cheryl Purifoy, cpurifoy@ucdavis.edu or at or 530.752.6652.