Student Recommendation Requests

On this page:

• UM General Counsel Advice on Information Access
• Student Consent Form
• University Student Data

The following information and links were provided by the University Policy Office, and the Academic Support Resources Office.

UM General Counsel Advice on Information Access

The Office of the General Counsel provides information on Information Access and Restrictions; Personal Data. See especially the section: Can I give a candid employment or academic reference?

Student Consent Form

When students request a reference from University faculty or staff, they must provide written consent to release their University information. The release form can be downloaded from the following link:

• Reference Request and Student Authorization Form

University Student Data 

There are some general administrative procedures covering submitting requests and release of student information held by the University.