For those applying to graduate school admissions and for teaching positions , a placement file provides institutions with valuable information about candidate qualifications and is an essential part of the application process. Graduate and professional programs will commonly require applicants to submit letters of recommendation at the time of formal application to a program or school. ReferenceNow ReferenceNow is an online portfolio management service. Their resources are free to currently enrolled UO students.
Alumni pay a nominal fee.
Recommendation letters may be confidential or non-confidential and files may include supporting materials such as resumes, transcripts, writing samples, and GRE scores. Non-confidential files are used most frequently for elementary and secondary teaching employment. The Placement File Service retains your confidential letters of recommendation and forwards them to organizations upon your request. Confidential letters may not be viewed by candidates and a waiver of rights to view these letters is required to establish a confidential letter file.