<p>I'm starting the grad application process, and for the schools I'm applying I need 3 references. The directions don't say anything about all the references being from professors, but I wonder if it's beneficial compared to if I get a LOR from one professor, my current manager at work, and a former manager when I worked a campus job (I worked for Res Life and since I'm going into Student Affairs, I wonder if this will work in my favor.)</p>
<p>I have been out of undergrad for exactly one year. I haven't kept in touch with professors but I don't have a problem asking them for LORs. The professor/s I'm planning to ask I've had for multiple courses and scored A's.</p>
<p>Also, what other things should I submit to my references (along with the LOR request)? I'm thinking of sending a cover letter simply asking for a LOR (reminding them what courses I took with them, grades, etc), then sending my personal statement along (explaining the program I chose and why), then maybe including a paper that I wrote for their course. Does this sound like enough?</p>
<p>I am applying for an online grad program through Arizona State University and need 2 LOR’s. I was advised by admissions to submit LOR’s from professor’s that have a knowledge of my academic successes. I am a strictly online student so I chose 2 professor’s that I have had multiple classes with. I simply emailed them, reminded them of the classes that I took, and asked them if they would consider writing an LOR. Since they deal with mostly online students they know how difficult it can be to get a professor to agree to write an LOR. They have both accepted and I am waiting for their letters. However, considering that you have been out of school for a year, I think that it is a good idea to provide the materials that you listed as a way to jog their memory about you.</p>
<p>For graduate school, it is always best to get letters from professors. In your case, it is possible that one of your other LOR writers has knowledge about you that directly addresses your chosen program of study and that is a good non-professor letter to get. As @alingading notes, it is wise to provide your former professors with a resume and a reminder of what you studied with them.</p>