How do I add documents like transcripts and letters of recommendation that come from someone else?

There are two extra steps for adding documents that come from third parties. First, you have to provide a cover sheet to be sent with the document. Second, the document will be "pending" until it arrives, when we'll send you an e-mail. Here's the step-by-step process:

On your Manage Documents tab, click the link to Add a Document. You'll be presented with a list of document types. Choose Transcript or Letter of Recommendation. Name your document and choose "send later." For a letter of recommendation you'll also be asked whether you wish to waive access to the document.

Once you've completed the steps above, a second browser window will open and display the cover sheet you'll need to provide your recommender, or the registrar's office. (The cover sheet form can be printed to be mailed or faxed, or e-mailed.) The transcript or letter of recommendation is returned to Interfolio with this sheet and uploaded to your portfolio. The cover sheet is very important - without it, the letter or transcript can't be matched to your account.

Documents coming from third parties will be tagged "pending" until they are uploaded to your portfolio. You'll receive an e-mail once the document arrives and is added to your portfolio.