What is a credential file or dossier?
Credential files are often used to hold letters, evaluations, and unofficial transcripts for candidates applying to graduate/professional schools or seeking employment in the field of education. Documents kept in your file will be sent out upon your request.  Dossier is often used interchangeably with credential file, but may often contain more materials such as writing samples and other professional artifacts used in seeking academic and post-doctoral positions.

What is a confidential letter of recommendation?
Confidential letters of recommendation are letters from others that you have waived your right to review. Many graduate and professional schools require this type of recommendation letter. In creating your credential file, you can choose as to whether your letters/documents are “Confidential” or not. If you are applying to graduate or pre-professional schools, we highly recommend that all letters be confidential.

How do I open a credential or dossier file? You can open a credential or dossier file by opening an account with Interfolio by going to their website.

What will this service cost?
Credential & Dossier Plan Pricing
Delivery Pricing

How long will my file stay at Interfolio, Inc.?
To be sure that you never lose your critical information, Interfolio will keep your account data archived for five years. At any point during that time, you may renew your account with all of your original information.

What kind of security exists through Interfolio, Inc.?
Interfolio, Inc. employs sophisticated encryption techniques to ensure that a confidential letter remains confidential, if the subject of the letter has waived his or her right to review the letter.  Furthermore, Interfolio, Inc. employs strict Internet security procedures, including the use of a secure server to process all transactions.

MSU also places great importance on safeguarding the privacy of all student and alumni information. To that end, Interfolio, Inc. will have no right to use or exploit the information about MSU students and alumni on its system, except as needed to fulfill the responsibility of processing the reference file service.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about old credential files or assistance in how to go about getting letters of recommendation contact:
Becky Hoppenstand
Career Services
hoppens3@msu.edu

For questions about Interfolio Service & Support:
Interfolio
877- 773-6546
267-295-8740

Letters of Recommendation may be submitted online at www.interfolio.com or mail to:

Interfolio, Inc.
Expedited Processing Center
1900 L Street NW Suite #603
Washington, DC 20036


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Interfolio, Inc.
Expedited Processing Center
1900 L Street NW Suite #603
Washington, DC 20036