Recommendation Letter Template and Instructions

Salutation:

Dear Admissions Committee, / Dear Director of Admissions, / Dear Admissions Department,

Opening and aim of the letter:

Recommend the candidate by expressions such as “It is a great pleasure to recommend [name of candidate]” for admission to the [program] at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS).

Self-Introduction and the Type and Length of Acquaintance with the Candidate:

As his/her [employer/professor/ teacher], I have known [name of candidate] for the past [number of years].

Cover Candidate’s Qualifications:

List all candidate’s academic and extracurricular activities, as well as key traits (examples: commitment, team work, perseverance, language and computer programming skills) that have made them outstanding.

Affirmative Closure:

Reiterate candidate recommendation and include your contact information.

Signature:

Sincerely,

Referee’s Name

Note: The following Reference Form should also be completed and submitted online.