letter, written by the U of M faculty mentor or department head, will need to address the applicant’s English
proficiency and list any/all past professional or academic activities/projects done by the applicant in English that
would demonstrate their English proficiency (i.e. teaching at a U.S. university in English). This letter must also
include how long the applicant has already been in the U.S. as a scholar/ staff/ or student. Please submit to ISSS
(isssjast@umn.edu), and the case will be reviewed. After review and consultation, ISSS will inform the department
if the letter can or cannot be accepted to fulfill the Requirement