What happens to reference letter requests after cycle management?

Generally, reference providers are not prevented from submitting references even after an opportunity end date has passed. However, they are prevented in the event that the opportunity is archived or the general and conditional applications are archived during cycle management. These requests will display as expired to the reference provider.  If one of your reference providers contacts you and is experiencing this issue with an opportunity, it is recommended that you change the start and end dates to provide a buffer before or after cycle management. Alternatively, you can request that students upload letters on their own through Apply-To questions in lieu of using the automated feature in the system for this or ask that the reference provider email the reference letters directly to you as a workaround, if they prefer the students not see their letters.