Random observation about online grad studies

[sanantone]

My largest frustration with most application requirements (as a self-paced student) is the letter of recommendation requirement. I understand the reasoning behind it, but it's so frustrating! I'm a professional worker and I've only had a couple of managers during my career, so I can really only use 1 reference from there. I've had no teachers in any recent classes. Currently, I'm trying to make connections to professors that I really don't need assistance from in hopes of obtaining a LOR.

Is this a requirement that's waived? I've never really heard of a school dropping this one, no matter how much it doesn't make sense.

I learned to not be afraid to ask any instructor for an LOR. Most see it as their duty and will write one even if they barely remember you. It helps to let them know the grade you received in the course and to send them a resume.