Thank you for your willingness to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of an applicant to the Department of Journalism and Technical Communication's graduate degree program. For a summary of the program, please see the graduate information page.
Our graduate committee will evaluate candidates on a number of criteria, including your letter. We are especially interested in your assessment of the applicant's potential for completing either our M.S. degree in Techical Communication or our Ph.D. in Public Communication & Technology. Please indicate the following in your letter:
Which degree the applicant is pursuing (M.S. or Ph.D.)
How long have you known the applicant, in what capacity and against what group you are rating the applicant.
Your assessment of the applicant's:
Likelihood of successfully completing the program
Overall problem solving abilities
Ability to work independently
Writing skills
Oral communication skills
Interpersonal communication skills
Motivation
Any other observations you may have regarding the applicant’s character, ability, and potential.
For domestic M.S. applicants, please mail your letter to:
Graduate Coordinator
Department of Journalism & Technical Communication
C-240 Clark Building, Campus Delivery 1785
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1785 USA
For domestic Ph.D. applicants, please mail your letter to:
Ph.D. Coordinator
Department of Journalism & Technical Communication
C-240 Clark Building, Campus Delivery 1785
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1785 USA
For international applicants, please mail your letter to:
Colorado State University
Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062 USA
Ph.D. students only:
Letters from thesis advisers or major professors are especially important. Letters should address the applicant’s ability to successfully pursue doctoral studies as well as a scholarly career in teaching and research or research management.
equal opportunity statement