How to Apply:

1

Meet With Your Elementary Academic Advisor and Fill Out the  Advisor Approval Form.



Admission Requirements

 
2

If Not Current, Complete a Background Check

You will need to have a background check completed prior to your application for your Educator License. Background checks are valid for a period of five years before licensure.

If you hold a current teaching license, you will not have to complete another background check. We cannot accept copies of background checks done for a school district or other employment. To apply for a background check, go to USIMS and sign in or sign up: usims.schools.utah.gov

Background Check Instructions

  • Make an Account with USIMS (Utah State Board of Education)
  • In USIMS, go to Personal Information, and mark "Utah State University" as your Utah Teacher Education Program
    • Select Personal Information from the Task List
    • Select that you are enrolled in a Teacher Education Program, and select the University that you are attending and press the Save Button. 
  • Sign up for a Livescan Fingerprinting with USU Police (Logan Campus) 
  • Bring your CACTUS ID to the Livescan Appointment (found in Personal Information in USIMS) 
  • NOTE-Background checks can take up to 6 weeks to clear
 
3

Subscribe to the ELED/ECED Email Listserv


Subscribe to Listserv Here

Screenshot the confirmation email for application

 
4

Apply to Program


  eGrad Application- Apply Here

Upload the following documents into your eGrad application:

  • Signed Advisor Approval Form
  • Screenshot of ELED/ECED Email Listserv confirmation
  • Screenshot of FBI/BCI Teacher Background Check Clearance Date in USIMS
  • Screenshot of marking "Utah State University" as your Utah Teacher Education Program (Beginning Fall 2026)
    • Login to to USIMS
    • Select Personal Information from the Task List
    • Select that you are enrolled in a Teacher Education Program, and select the University that you are attending and press the Save Button.
  • Click "UPLOAD" for each document AFTER you upload them.
 
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Application Deadlines

  • Deadline for Spring Admission: October 10th
  • Deadlines for Fall Admission: March 18th & May 10th

Resources:

Prospective Students  
                               
Current Students