As part of our ongoing commitment to student success, the College of Sciences invites faculty to acknowledge student growth and achievement. Through a brief survey process, you can create a customized commendation letter based on the type of student effort, which is signed by the Dean and sent directly to the student receiving the recognition.
Please see a letter sample (one of three templates) below along with the survey link. In the case of a more customized request, please connect with Sandra Wheeler, Interim Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Success at Sandra.Wheeler@ucf.edu.
Student Commendation FormExample templates
Letter Template 1:
Dear [Student Name],
On behalf of the College of Sciences, I write to commend you on demonstrating outstanding performance during the [YEAR] term in [Course Prefix and Title]. [Faculty Name] has recognized your achievements in this class, and I wish to personally applaud your efforts.
[Faculty Name] indicated you worked diligently throughout the term to improve your grade, reflecting your dedication, extra effort, and exceptional perseverance. This commendation attests to your commitment and dedication to achieve your highest academic goals while at UCF.
The College of Sciences is UCF’s largest college, educating students like you in the physical and life sciences, communicative sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and analytical and computational sciences. The college’s programs play a vital role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success.
Congratulations and Charge On!
[Dean Signature]
Dr. Maggy Tomova
Dean
College of Sciences
[Faculty Name]
[Faculty Position, Unit/Department]
[Date]
Letter Template 2:
Dear [Student Name],
On behalf of the College of Sciences, I write to recognize you on showing great improvement over the course of the [YEAR] term in [Course Prefix and Title]. [Title Faculty Name] has recognized your efforts in this class, and I wish to personally applaud your hard work.
[Title Faculty Name] indicated you overcame challenges throughout the term and persevered to finish the semester strong. This fortitude reflects your dedication, extra effort, and tenacity in the face of adversity. This letter of recognition attests to your commitment and dedication to achieve your highest academic goals while at UCF.
The College of Sciences is UCF’s largest college, educating students like you in the physical and life sciences, communicative sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and analytical and computational sciences. The college’s programs play a vital role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success.
Congratulations and Charge On!
[Dean Signature]
Dr. Maggy Tomova
Dean
College of Sciences
[Faculty Name]
[Faculty Position, Unit/Department]
[Date]
Letter Template 3:
Dear [Student Name],
On behalf of the College of Sciences, I write to recognize you on showing great resilience over the course of the [YEAR] term in [Course Prefix and Title]. [Title Faculty Name] has recognized your sustained efforts in this class, and I wish to personally applaud your hard work.
[Title Faculty Name] indicated your timeliness and responsiveness to assignments and thoughtful attention in learning environments, setting a standard of excellence for other students. This commendation attests to your commitment and dedication to achieve your highest academic goals while at UCF.
The College of Sciences is UCF’s largest college, educating students like you in the physical and life sciences, communicative sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and analytical and computational sciences. The college’s programs play a vital role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success.
Congratulations and Charge On!
[Dean Signature]
Dr. Maggy Tomova
Dean
College of Sciences
[Faculty Name]
[Faculty Position, Unit/Department]
[Date]