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Can a Retired Professor Write a LOR?

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 9:51 pm
by Doubting Law
I feel like this is probably okay, but it'd be better if I knew for sure whether or not this is acceptable. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Re: Can a Retired Professor Write a LOR?

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 10:03 pm
by rpupkin
Of course, so long as the professor knows you and can say something positive about your work.

Re: Can a Retired Professor Write a LOR?

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 10:40 pm
by foregetaboutdre
Doubting Law wrote:I feel like this is probably okay, but it'd be better if I knew for sure whether or not this is acceptable. Any help would be great. Thanks.
I had a Prof. Emeritus write one of mine. Granted I took a class with him etc...

If you took a class with them or did research for them, I'd say it's fine.

Re: Can a Retired Professor Write a LOR?

Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:21 pm
by Abraham Lincoln Uni.
Yes. You may obtain a letter of recommendation from a retired professor if you believe he or she knows you well enough and can vouch for your work ethic to write a strong letter for you.

Best of luck!