Request for Reference

Seek verbal approval from the faculty member before completing this form.

When asking for a recommendation letter, recognize that the author of such a letter typically answers the following questions, roughly in this order:

What is the purpose of this letter?
In what capacity and for how long have you known the individual?
How strong are the individual’s communication skills?
What is your perception of this individual’s academic potential or observed performance?
How did the individual perform in courses you taught?
Does this person demonstrate a strong work ethic? Have they maintained employment?
In what capacity and to what extent does this individual perform service to the community, discipline, department, university? Is the individual “active” and/or an “officer” in AICHE, E-Council, ASNMSU, NSPE, OXE, SWE, SHPE?
What is the potential for this individual to perform research and/or teach?
Overall recommendation based on depth and extent of knowledge you have about the individual.

The more of these questions the author can answer, the stronger the letter you will receive.

Name of Student placing this request*
First Last
NMSU Email contact of student making request*
Website of Program or Company requiring a letter of recommendation
Name (or title) of individual who will receive the recommendation*
Prefix First Last
Mode of delivery*
- email attachment
- U. S. Mail Service
- website form
- none of the above (requestor will send an email with an upload link) - usually the case these days
Mailing address for salutation of recommendation letter
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Website URL
Email address of person to receive the recommendation
Completion Deadline*
Which faculty are you soliciting for this recommendation letter.*
Provide a draft that highlights the desired content of the letter. Also include a copy of your resume.*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: doc, docx.
Additional information or background that may be helpful
I waive my right to view this recommendation letter. If the professor agrees to write a letter for which you have not waived your right to view it, he/she will provide you a copy. Recognize that a professor may not be willing to write a letter unless rights are waived. It's best to discuss this with the professor before completing this form.*
- yes
- no
I hereby authorize the selected CHME faculty members to include FERPA information as deemed necessary to accurately describe my educational status in the letter of recommendation being requested.