UA Academic Reference
If you are applying to an Exchange, Third-Party, or Direct Enroll Program, you are required to submit one UA academic reference along with your Education Abroad Application. You will need to list your reference on your application, and then reach out to them directly to request the reference. The reference form is online with the link below.
Sample Request Email
You can copy and paste the text below, and fill in any fields which are in ALL CAPS with your information. When you paste the email, be sure that the link for the form remains active. If it does not, right-click on the "click here" below, then copy the link address and paste into your email.
Dear Professor LAST NAME,
I am applying for a study abroad opportunity in COUNTRY. The Education Abroad Application requires one UA Academic Reference. I am writing to ask if you would be willing to submit a brief online reference form to assist me with my application.
If you are willing to do so, please click here to submit the reference form. You will receive a copy of your reference from the Education Abroad office within one week after submitting it, for your records.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
YOUR FIRST LAST NAME
Contact us
Education Abroad Office
-Student Success Center-
Kirstin Polen de Campi
Simmons Hall 205
330-972-7430
edabroad@uakron.edu
Mon, Wed & Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.