Master of Science in Nursing
Clayton State University
Letter of Recommendation
To be completed by the applicant
Name of the applicant: __________________________________________________________________________
Applicant must sign one of the following declarations:
I waive my right of access to this recommendation form under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. (If
this statement is signed by the applicant, s/he will not be able to see this letter of recommendation.)
Signed ____________________________________________________ Date ______________________________
I do not waive my right of access to this recommendation form under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974. (If this statement is signed by the applicant, s/he will be able to see this letter of recommendation.)
Signed ____________________________________________________ Date ______________________________
To the recommender:
The person named above is applying for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing at Clayton State University. This
program is designed for mature adults seeking intellectual challenge and personal or professional development. The
admissions committee is interested in your assessment of those personal qualities that relate to the candidate's ability to
pursue a rigorous, interdisciplinary course of graduate study: Does he or she think critically, speak and write well, work
independently? Is he or she creative, highly motivated, disciplined? We will appreciate receiving your candid evaluation
of the candidate's strengths and weaknesses in these areas as well as any other information you consider relevant. Please
use the space below or attach a separate letter. Recommendations should be placed in sealed envelopes and contain the
signature of the person writing the recommendation across the seal.
How long and in what connection have you known the applicant?
Your evaluation of this applicant: (Use separate sheet if necessary)
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