Registration EPO - The University of Iowa College of Education

Registration for Letter Service
Professional File & Dossier

Identification:

University ID: or Last 5 Digits of SS#:
First Name:
Last Name:
Current Status:
     Student in the College of Education
     Student in other UI department
     Alumni

Address:

City:

State:
Zip Code (numbers only):
Country:

Email:

Phone:

Primary Phone (with area code, numbers only, omit hyphens):
Secondary Phone (with area code, numbers only, omit hyphens):

Registration Information:

Select the primary purpose for registering for the Letter Service. If you intend to use the Letter Service for both employment and graduate school application, complete all information below.

Letter Service for employment: list the type of position you seek (e.g. English teacher-debate coach; assistant professor-Creative Writing; school administrator-secondary level; research scientist-higher education; test administrator-industry).

      Position Seeking:
      Start Date (mm/yy):
      Locate Anywhere? Yes No
            If no, indicate preferred location:

Letter Service for application to graduate schools: list the anticipated program area and the degree you wish to obtain (e.g. MA-German; MFA-Creative Writing; PhD-Education).
Program:
Anticipated Start Date (mm/yy):

Degree(s) Earned/Expected:

Starting with the most recent, list colleges and universities where degrees or significant credits have been earned. Include degrees in progress. Entries should appear similar to the sample below.

Degree	Mo/Yr	Major	Institution	City, State
MA	05/09	Measurement & Statistics	The University of Iowa	Iowa City, IA

Professional Experience:

Starting with your current or most recent position, list professional experiences including research and teaching assistantships. (Optional for students pursuing graduate studies.)

Position Title	Begin Date	End Date	Institution	City, State
Teaching Assistant	08/08	Present	The University of Iowa	Iowa City, IA

Letters/References:

Letters for Employment: Employers and search committees expect letters from individuals who can speak convincingly about your scholarship, related activities, appointments, and internships as well as your potential as a teacher, researcher or administrator. Recent letters from individuals who are familiar with your abilities (professor, advisor, supervisor, employer, or cooperating teacher) are most valuable. Three to five letters are typically requested by employers and committees.

Letter Service for Graduate School Applications: Graduate schools are primarily interested in letters and recommendations written by professors who can speak authoritatively about your scholarship and your potential to succeed in graduate-level programs. Employers aware of your academic work, talents and promise may also be appropriate. Read the directions carefully before submitting application materials to graduate programs. A minimum of three letters are typically required for graduate applications.

Letter Writers: List the names and titles of your writers. If uncertain about the individuals who will submit letters on your behalf, leave the spaces blank. The maximum number of letters retained by The University of Iowa Letter Service is ten. As your career progresses, you may add new letters and retire letters that are no longer relevant to your career objective. Only professional and academic letters are included in your professional file. All letters become the property of The University of Iowa. Entries should appear similar to the sample below.

Name of Writer	Title of Writer
Dr. Ima Sample	Professor, UI English Department

Release Information:

Recruiters (e.g. bona fide employers) may request names, contact information, and/or letters for prospective candidates. Choose one of the statements below authorizing or restricting the release of such information.

Yes, I authorize the Educational Placement Office to release my contact information and letters at the request of bona fide employers.

No, I do not authorize the Educational Placement Office to release my contact information and letters at the request of bona fide employers.

Fee:

The registration fee for Letter Service is $25.00 and includes the first six sets of letters submitted to prospective employers or graduate programs. Subsequent requests are $5.00 per set. Billing for Letter Service is handled by The University of Iowa Central Billing. Please do not submit any payments to the Educational Placement Office.

Print Signature Form and Terms of Use Statement:

To complete the registration process, print the required Signature Form and Terms of Use Statement. Please return the Signature Form to the Educational Placement Office immediately. You will receive confirmation of your registration when this office receives your completed signature form.

PRINT Signature Form and Terms of Use Statement

Final Step to Complete Registration:

Review your web registration information for accuracy and then submit this form.

The Educational Placement Office is committed to professional services.
We look forward to working with you in your academic pursuits and career endeavors.

The University of Iowa requests this information for the purpose of activating your professional file with the Educational Placement Office. No persons outside the University are routinely provided this information, except for items of directory information such as name and local address, without your consent. Your registration is complete when all required information has been submitted to this office. The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment or in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504,and the ADA in the Office of Affirmative Action, 202 Jessup Hall.

The University of Iowa Educational Placement Office
Map: http://www.uiowa.edu/~maps/l/lc1.htm
Contact Us 319-335-5353 Email: ed-epoweb@uiowa.edu