Listing referrals before you get the job references, interviews, background, only

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So I've been through several rounds of interviews with a company which have gone well and they have asked me to fill out the typical generic information form for background check, ect. I need to also provide work references. I have only worked for 1 company since undergrad for the last 3 years.

My concern is that I don't know if I have the job or not, yet need to list my current managers as references. Is this typical to do before knowing if you have the job or not? I'm a little concerned if I end up not getting the job, then everyone I work with will know that I was interviewing. I'm fine with giving out references with people I work with, and know that they'll be supportive and have nice things to say, but I just think it could be awkward having to tell them I'm using them as references before I even know if I have a new job or not.

Is this typical when moving to a new job? how do you guys go about handling this situation?