Letter Packet

Medical, dental, podiatry, and optometry school applicants may choose to utilize PHA's recommendation delivery service even if they are not receiving a Composite Letter. PHA will collect and deliver at least three and a maximum of four recommendation letters in a Letter Packet, combined into one PDF and sent to centralized application services (CAS) upon request.

Eligibility

Students are eligible to apply for a letter packet as a junior, senior, and/or alum up to three years post-graduation. Individual letters of recommendation included in a Letter Packet must be requested and dated within the current application cycle. Letter Packets from previous application cycles cannot be reused; a new Letter Packet must be created for each cycle.

Application Process

Instructions for applying for a Letter Packet, through the LOR Hub, will be made available in May each year. Applications are processed and delivered on a rolling basis from May-August.

If you have an active NetID, please Click here to join the PHA LOR Hub contact list.
If you do not have an active netID, please complete the form through the ECAS Alumni Connect Service Portal. New to the ECAS Alumni Connect Service Portal? Complete this form to get started.

Timeline

Instructions for applying for a Letter Packet, through the LOR Hub, will be made available in early May every year. Applications are processed and letter packets are delivered on a rolling basis from May-August.

Early June: LOR Hub Application Recommended submission
Early July: LOR Hub Letters of Recommendation Recommended submission
August 1: LOR Hub Application final deadline
August 8: LOR Hub Letters of Recommendation final deadline

Letter Delivery

Note: Letter Packets from previous application cycles cannot be reused; a new Letter Packet must be created for each cycle.

Once PHA receives your application and letters of recommendation, students will receive an e-mail with a Status Update with the next steps for delivery. For detailed instructions, click here: How to Request Letter Packet Delivery

Adding Letters to Applications

Information on entering Letter Packet information on Centralized Application Services (CAS’) can be found below: (LETTER INSTRUCTIONS COMING MAY 2025)