Page 1 of 3 From GSL—Recommendation for Graduate School Admission Rev.03/2020
Clemson University Graduate School OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS E-209 Martin Hall Clemson, SC 29634-5713 864.656.3195
GSL — Recommendation for Graduate School Admission
RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF
Name
Last First Middle
NR# (international students) Email
Proposed major Degree sought
APPLICANT’S WAIVER OF RIGHT OF ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student enrolled at Clemson University has access to his or her
educational records. We comply with this law, while still allowing the student the option of waiving the right of access. If you wish
to waive the right to examine this recommendation, please sign. If left unsigned, you will have access to this document upon
enrollment at Clemson University. The alternative you choose in no way affects our consideration of your application.
I hereby freely and voluntarily waive my right to any information contained on this recommendation form submitted by:
Name of recommender; provided by applicant
Signature of applicant Date
TO THE RECOMMENDER
Because of federal legislation giving students access to educational records, the Clemson University Graduate School cannot
guarantee the confidentiality of your statement unless the applicant has signed the waiver printed above.
1. Knowledge of the Applicant
Approximately how long have you known the applicant? years
How well do you feel you know the applicant?
£
Casually
£
Well
£
Very well
What was the nature of your contact with the applicant?
£
Teacher in one class
£
Teacher in more than one class
£
Supervisor
£
Research advisor
£
Major advisor
£
Other (specify)
Instructions for the recommender. This form may be completed using Acrobat Reader or by hand as a
printed copy. To use the digital signature and electronic submission features, save this PDF file to your
device and open it in Acrobat Reader, rather than working within a web browser.
Instructions for the applicant. Use this form when a potential recommender lacks access to the online
recommendation form through your application for admission. Please complete the section above the
dashed line, then forward this form to the recommender for completion. Also, note the waiver below.
click to sign
signature
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