Extern provides references for students who complete an externship successfully. References help confirm participation and performance for a specific employer or admissions office.
Eligibility
Reference letters are issued only after successful completion of an externship.
Extern does not provide general or open-ended reference letters.
We will not provide a letter until the end date listed on your cohort has passed.
What We Provide
A program-specific reference letter addressed to a named employer or admissions office.
Verification of participation and completion details for potential employers who contact us. Verification details are sent directly to the requesting parties, such as recruiters or background-check firms, to ensure authenticity.
What We Don’t Provide
General “to whom it may concern” letters.
Extern is not an employer for any student participating in an externship.
How to Request a Reference
Email larae.snoddy@extern.com with:
Full name
Externship program name and dates
Recipient’s name, title, and organization (employer or admissions office)
Delivery preference (recipient email and any instructions)
Deadline (if any)- Specify if the request is for a reference letter or verification for a recruiter or background-check firm.
Employer Verification
Prospective employers may email larae.snoddy@extern.com to confirm participation and completion status. We will share dates, program scope, and outcome; no confidential materials are disclosed. Background-check firms and other authorized verifiers may also contact Extern for verification. This ensures that all verification requests are handled securely and efficiently.