Application Materials for Admission to Teacher Licensure Programs

*Please include all materials and forms with application at time of applying.

Elementary Education Applicants will complete steps 1-7.  Secondary Education Applicants will complete steps 1-9.

1. Application for Teacher Licensure Programs
• Complete an application for Admission to the Teacher Education Program. 
• Applications can be found here. 
• All applications must be complete before review.
2. Current and Official Transcripts from the University of Utah
• Request a current and official transcript from the University of Utah. 
• The transcript must be received by the applicant. 
• It must be included in the application packet and must be in a sealed envelope from the Registrar’s Office with a stamp over the seal.
3. Current and Official Transcripts from all Colleges and Universities Previously Attended
• Request a current and official transcript from all other colleges and universities previously attended, no matter how long ago or how little credit was earned, including all correspondence and/or foreign credit.
• The transcripts must be received by the candidate.
• A “Summary of Transfer Credit” will not be accepted.
• The transcripts must in sealed envelopes with a stamp over the seal, and must be included in the application packet.
4. Praxis I Exam Scores
• Submit scores from the Praxis I PPST Assessment Test for the Reading, Writing, and Math sections.
• Scores of 173 or higher are required for all three sections of the test
• Scores cannot be more that 5 years old.
• The test can be taken in either computer- or paper-based form.
• Information about the Praxis I Exam can be found here or at http://www.ets.org/praxis.
5. Personal Statement
• Submit a statement informing the Admissions Committee of your strengths as a candidate in the teacher education program at the University of Utah.
• Essays should include:
• A demonstrations of your ability to think deeply about and analyze contemporary educational issues;
• An illustration of your commitment to the teaching profession;
• A discussion of how you will contribute to urban schools as a future educator.
• Essays should be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than two pages in length.
6. Three Letters of Recommendation
• Submit three letters of recommendation, one letter from each of the following areas:
• Academic Performance
• Must be written by a professor in your major subject area.
• Teaching and Working with the Youth
• Work must be in an academic setting.  
• Should be written by a supervisor of a field placement or volunteer work in a public school or a similar setting.  (Recommended sources include volunteer work or practicum experiences affiliated with university coursework.)
• Professional Attributes
• Written by an employer or an additional course instructor, who is able to speak to your professional competencies.
• All letters should be typed on official letterhead from the recommender’s organization.
• Have each recommender attach a Letter of Recommendation Form to all letters
• Letters and forms must be in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the seal.
• Note: Family, friends, and religious advisors are considered inappropriate references.
7. Receipt for Fingerprinting
• A background check and fingerprinting must be completed to apply;
• If your background check has expired, it must be renewed.
• Instructions for completing a background check and fingerprinting can be found here.

For Secondary Applicants Only:

8. Major/Minor Approval Forms
• Submit completed Departmental Major/Minor Sign-Off Forms.
• Students must meet with their major, minor, and/or composite advisor to complete the form
• Forms must be submitted in sealed envelops with the advisor’s signature over the seal.
9. Copy of Current Class Schedule
• Submit a copy of your current class schedule to be included with your application.

Questions about the Application process or materials can be submitted to our academic advisors.