Opening a file

Get a Release of Information form which is either printable here: Release of Info or available at the Career Services office.

Fill out the form completely and return it to our office. The form can be emailed, faxed or mailed to us. You will be notified via email as soon as your file has been opened.

Reference Letter Authorization

Get a Reference Letter Authorization form that is either confidential or non-confidential (depending on what you chose) which is either printable here: Confidential / Non-Confidential or available at the Career Services office.

Fill out the top portion of this form and give it to your recommender. They will need to complete the bottom portion and send it to our office along with their letter. The letter and form can be emailed, faxed or mailed to us as long as all signatures are included, and both documents are together.

Mailing

All mailing fees must be paid prior to making a request. See our payments and fees page for a full list of options: Payments & Fees

To submit a request please email us using this format: Submit a Request to Mail

Fees

Activation is free for UCSB students and Alumni. Mailing eligibility is active up to three months after the date of graduation.

Mailing eligibility activation fee post graduation is $50 for one year of service.This fee corresponds with mailing only. There is never a fee for our service to hold or receive letters. We keep files open for 5 years from the last date of activity on the file.

Individual mailing fees are taken at time of service. We charge per destination address. See a full list of options here: Fees