# How can my recommender submit a letter of recommendation if they are not affiliated with my school?

**Source**: https://ask.admissions.upenn.edu/support/solutions/articles/157000361215-how-can-my-recommender-submit-a-letter-of-recommendation-if-they-are-not-affiliated-with-my-school-
**Parent**: https://ask.admissions.upenn.edu/support/solutions/articles/157000361052-which-programs-accept-incoming-junior-transfer-applicants-

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# How can my recommender submit a letter of recommendation if they are not affiliated with my school?

Modified on Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Transfer applicants should [review this transfer-specific article linked here.](https://upenn.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/157000361082)

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First year applicants submitting the Common App should use the Other Recommender option to invite a recommender who is not affiliated with their school. [More information can be found here](https://appsupport.commonapp.org/applicantsupport/s/article/How-do-I-assign-an-Other-Recommender).

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First year applicants submitting the Coalition Application should use the General Recommendation option to invite a recommender who is not affiliated with their school.

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The methods listed above are the preferred submission methods and will ensure that the materials are added to an applicant's file in the most expeditious manner.

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We will accept letters via email to [documents@admissions.upenn.edu](mailto:documents@admissions.upenn.edu) but they must be sent to us directly from the letter author.

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We will also accept letters via postal mail to:

University of Pennsylvania\
Office of Admissions\
3535 Market Street, Suite 850\
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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**Letters sent via postal mail should be sealed with the signature of the author across the envelope flap.**

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