Are there any grad schools that don't require LOR?

[rmp2000]

I have already sent out applications that require LOR. However, I was curious about if there were grad schools that didn't require LOR. The lack of extra hassle of tracking whether recommenders submit by the deadline etc would be greatly welcome.

I guess this can also include grad schools that don't require LOR for normal admission, but probably would for the funding aspect.

rmp2000

[joro]

There are some schools that have the LOR as optional and some that don't even require it. A school that has optional LORs would be USC for a MS in Computer Science. Even if it is optional, I would still submit LORs anyways.

[Genomic Repairman]

I am pretty sure most if not all grad schools require LOR's. They have to rely on some outside form of evaluation about you besides your grades, GRE scores, and your SOP. I have honestly never heard of a school that does not require one. I'm sure it would look really bad if you didn't submit one even if they are not required.

[snowballed]

The SOAS Distance Education Msc in Sustainable Development does not require any LORs.