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****** Please be aware that these policies will be changing to accommodate our new electronic credential process through DragonLink. Current students can access their credential materials by logging in to the DragonLink service on the left side menu. Alumni who do not currently have a DragonLink account, can contact the main office at 607-436-2534 to request access and to have letters uploaded to the new system. We thank you for your patience *******
Letters of Reference
- It is the candidate’s responsibility to solicit letters of reference from college faculty/staff, previous employers, internship or student teaching supervisors and/or cooperating agents, and character references. Non-college personnel should be supplied with a stamped envelope addressed to the CDC. Candidates are encouraged to select references carefully and according to their relevance and intended career goals. It is not required to select certain individuals (e.g. student teaching supervisors) to write references. However, potential employers may expect to see these references and ask about them if they are missing.
- Reference forms are available in the CDC or authors may use their own official business stationery. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, candidates have the right to review references or waive this right on the reference form. However, this choice needs to be checked on the form prior to soliciting references. Confidential material will NOT be disclosed in any form to registrants. The credential folder will never be mailed directly to candidates, under any circumstances, as it would directly violate your waiver statement.
- The CDC recommends each candidate have two to five references in their file. If more than five references are maintained in the file, candidates need to designate which five references are to be included for each request.
- Alumni are encouraged to review the contents of their folder carefully to eliminate outdated references and add current material.
- Confidential letters of reference will not be released to the registrant under any circumstances. All placement folders will be mailed directly from this office to any employer/graduate school upon written request.
Confidential letters of reference will not be released to you/students/alumni under any circumstances. All placement folders will be mailed directly from this office to any employer/graduate school upon written request.
Transcripts
- Full-time undergraduate and graduate students may request that a copy of their “unofficial” transcript be added to the credential folder. Indicate on the registration form your preference regarding this option. The CDC will request the transcript on your behalf, but only upon completion of your degree requirements. Official transcripts from other institutions may also be included in the folder, but must be supplied by the candidate. Transcripts will not be sent under separate cover but only as part of the credential file.
- If you need an “ OFFICIAL ” transcript for any reason you must contact the Office of the Registrar at (607) 436-2531. Official transcripts are required for graduate school application processing.
- Due to FERPA regulations, transcripts cannot be sent electronically from the CDC.
Other Material
Revised: August 2010
The State University College at Oneonta does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital
status, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam era veteran, in
admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees.
All questions concerning these policies and allegations of
non-compliance should be directed to: Affirmative Action Officer,
Administration Building, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820-4015.
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