In 2007, a new marketing logo was unveiled, consisting of white letters on block red. At least two references should come from faculty members at universities. Three confidential letters of reference are required. Its important to keep that audience in mind, and ensure that your letter speaks to the applicants specific research and skills, but is also comprehensible to a general academic audience. Letters of recommendation sfu couples lab simon fraser. Reference letter checklist research hub simon fraser university. Our frequently asked questions list will help with most of your scholarships and awards questions. Most reference letters letters of appraisal will be read by multidisciplinary selection committees.
Reference faqs graduate and postdoctoral studies simon. The school for international studies at simon fraser university. Order of references in the reference list is alphabetical, by the last name of the first author rule 6. We are unable to provide oneonone advising services in the office of graduate and postdoctoral studies. We would like to acknowledge that at simon fraser university we live and work on the unceded traditional. Simon fraser university was founded upon the recommendation of a 1962 report. The word references should appear at the top of your reference list, and it should be centred on the page rule 2. A listing here doesnt constitute an endorsement of the referenced pages product or material.
How to ask for reference letters from your professor sfu olc. My experiences getting references and being a reference have been at the extremes. Applying to those programs and scholarships requires reference letters from professors, and having done so as a student at sfu i have learned that this task is far more intense than simply sending a quick email. In addition, being a reference for a person can be interesting, especially if it is a cold call reference. Emailed references must come directly from the referee, not from the applicant, and. Modifying or deleting referee information instructions for applicants. Simon fraser university, located in the greater vancouver area, is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Simon fraser university exchange study abroad fact sheet. Asking for a reference is one of the most important parts to develop in your career. Most reference lettersletters of appraisal will be read by multidisciplinary. Simon fraser universitys three unique campuses are all within an hour of.
Reference letter checklist research hub simon fraser. The office of graduate and postdoctoral studies prefers that referees use our online reference system to provide reference letters. Three letters of reference submitted directly by the referees. Graduate and postdoctoral studies simon fraser university. Letters of reference will be requested of applicants who are longlisted for the position. This page contains links to various personal and commercial pages. In this case, letters from employers may be substituted for references from university faculty. This requirement may be waived for midcareer applicants with professional experience. If you arent able to save the forms, then just send the blank form. Simon fraser university sfu is a public research university in british columbia, canada, with. Here are some tips for how to make it easier for your professors to write the best reference letters for you.