Who should I ask to be my reference(s)? Can referees email their reference letters to the department?

You should choose professors that you have previously studied under as referees. Ideally, choose professors who knew you personally, and provide them with information on yourself (including your application materials for graduate school) so that they can write a strong letter. Do not choose non-academic employers as referees; they will not provide the kind of information we require on your academic performance.

Referees cannot email their reference letters to the department. Your application should include at least 2 referees and their official email addresses (university email addresses only). The referees will receive an email invitation asking them to upload their reference letter into your electronic application. Paper reference letters are not accepted.